Dennis D. Dammerman, 67, of Wellington, Florida, and Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family.
A founding member of Wellington Equestrian Partners, Dammerman built a 38-year career with General Electric Company, first joining GE’s Financial Management Program and ultimately reaching the posts of Chief Financial Officer of GE, Chairman of GE Capital, and Vice Chairman of GE. He also served on various boards throughout his career, including BlackRock Inc., Adirondack Trust Company, Skidmore College, New York Racing Association, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Fairfield University, Swiss Re, Genworth Financial, Capmark Financial Group and Discover Financial Services. While retired, he was recruited by the U.S. Treasury Department to join the American International Group Board of Directors during the financial crisis, where he was instrumental in rescuing AIG.
His family and friends will remember him for his intelligence and generous spirit, for sharing vibrant meals and a busy kitchen, for the enjoyment he found in horse racing and show jumping, and for sharing his love of both classic and contemporary automobiles.
While funeral service will be private, family and friends are welcome to join in celebration of his life on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 5 pm in the Helen Filene Ladd Hall at the Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, to be followed by a reception with the family. The family also plans memorial celebrations in Iowa and Florida.
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