Background
Merkowitz, David Robert was born on May 3, 1942 in New York City. Son of William and Betty (Pinsky) Merkowitz.
educational association executive
Merkowitz, David Robert was born on May 3, 1942 in New York City. Son of William and Betty (Pinsky) Merkowitz.
Bachelor, New York University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1971.
Reporter, Bergen Record/Paterson Call, Hackensack, New Jersey, 1964-1965; teaching assistant, New York University, New York City, 1965; instructor, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1966-1967; assistant professor, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1967-1974; editor, Silver & Gold Record, U. Colorado, Boulder, 1973-1977; president, Denver (Colorado) Trader Company, 1975-1976; syndicated columnist, $D, Washington, 1976-1980; deputy director, Northeast-Midwest Institute, Washington, 1980-1982; director communications, Northeast-Midwest Congress Coalition, Washington, 1982-1986; acting director, Northeast-Midwest Congress Coalition, Washington, 1986-1987; editorial director, deputy director communication, House Budget Committee, Washington, 1987-1988; director public affairs, American Council on Education, Washington, since 1988. Visiting lecturer U. Maryland., 1976-1980. Treasurer Atlantic Solar Energy Corporation, Hyattsville, Maryland., 1981-1986, Meristem, University Park, Maryland., since 1994.
Various positions High School and Middle School PTAs, Maryland, 1979-1986. Commissioner Lewisdale/University Park Boys and Girls Club, Hyattsvilla, 1979-1992. Field coordinator Jennedy for President Campaign, Iowa, New Hampshire, Maryland, 1979-1980.
Board directors Maryland Track and Field Association, Bowie, since 1980. Member Maryland and Prince George's County Central Democratic Committee, since 1994. Member American Studies Association.
Married Carol Sue Pearson, June 8, 1975. Children: Jeffrey, Stephen, Shanna.