Background
Teller, Alvin Norman was born on September 3, 1944 in New York City. Son of Sheldon and Selma (Gofsaof) Teller.
Teller, Alvin Norman was born on September 3, 1944 in New York City. Son of Sheldon and Selma (Gofsaof) Teller.
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering, Columbia University, 1965. Master of Science in Operations Research, Columbia University, 1967. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1969.
Assistant to president, Columbia Broadcasting System Records, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., New York City, 1969-1970; vice president merchandising, Columbia Broadcasting System Records, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., New York City, 1971-1974; director corporation development, Playboy Enterprises, Chicago, 1970-1971; president, United Artists Records, Los Angeles, 1974-1976; management consultant, Alvin N. Teller & Associations, Los Angeles, 1976-1979; president, Windsong Records, Los Angeles, 1979-1981; senior vice president, general manager Columbia Records, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., New York City, 1981-1985; president Columbia Broadcasting System Records division, Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., New York City, 1985-1988; president, chief operating officer, Master of Computer Applications Records, Inc., 1988-1989; chairman, Master of Computer Applications Music Entertainment Group, since 1989; chairman, Master of Computer Applications Music Entertainment Group, Hollywood, California, 1989-1995; chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, founder, Red Ant, Beverly Hills, California, since 1996.
Honorary director T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research, New York City, since 1981. Board directors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, since 1985. Member of National Information Infracture Advisory Council, International Federation Phongram and Videogram Producers (board directors), National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences (president's advisory council), Recording Industry Association American (board directors since 1985).
Married Jennifer Rodsjo, August 26, 1979. 1 child Alexis.
