Background
Cohen, Herbert Jay was born on October 12, 1935 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Minnie Rose (Cless) Cohen.
Cohen, Herbert Jay was born on October 12, 1935 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Minnie Rose (Cless) Cohen.
Bachelor of Business Administration, City College of New York, 1956.
Fulfillment manager Around the World Shoppers Club, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1957-1960. Operations manager Columbia Record Club, New York City, 1960-1962. Production manager Popular Merchandise Company, Passaic, New Jersey, 1962-1966.
Assistant public Xerox Education Publications, Middletown, Connecticut, 1966-1972. Executive vice president, director Arno Press, New York Times, New York City, 1972-1976, president, 1976-1981, Cohen & Company, 1981-1984. President, chief executive officer Kraus Reprint & Periodicals, Inc., since 1984.
Lecturer New York University.
Active Boy Scouts American, Little League Baseball, Parent Teachers Organization. Trustee, president Men's Club. Trustee, vice president Jewish Community Center, Harrison, New York Captain United States Army, 1956.
Member Direct Mail Information Exchange, Direct Mail Credit Association Clubs: Member B'nai B'rith. (vice president), Rye Golf.
Married Barbara L. Pennet, April 15, 1962 (divorced 1981). Children: Laura, Neil, Melanie.