Background
Gero, Anthony George was born on May 31, 1936 in London. Son of Stephen Gero and Ilona (Braun) Von Rieger. came to the United States, 1947.
securities and commodities trader
Gero, Anthony George was born on May 31, 1936 in London. Son of Stephen Gero and Ilona (Braun) Von Rieger. came to the United States, 1947.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1959; certified, Investment Bankers Institute University of Pennsylvania, 1965.
Reporter United States Information Service Chilean Eartquake Relief/American Embassy, 1959-1960. Partner Goodbody & Company, 1960-1964, Charles Plohn & Company, New York City, 1964-1967. Vice president, director International First Hanover Corporation, 1967-1969.
Vice president Drexel Burnham & Company, 1971-1980. 1st vice president Prudential Securities, 1981—2003. Senior vice president Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc., 2003—2006, Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets, Royal Bank of Canada Dain Rauscher, since 2006.
Member United States Department Commerce, National Defense Executive Reserve, since 1989. Board directors Commodity Clearing Corporation. Arbitrator National Association Securities Dealers, New York Stock Exchange, since 1992.
Director, treasurer children's fund Commodities Exchange Center, New York City, since 1980. Chairman NYMEX Charitable Trust, New York City, 1990-1995, Commodity Floor Brokers and Traders Association, since 1990, board member COMEX division Chicago Mercantile Exchange, since 2006. Director Futures Options for Kids, since 1995.
Member International Precious Metals Institute (director since 2000, resident since 2008), New York Produce Exchange, New York Mercantile Exchange (board directors, treasurer New York City chapter since 1974), Commodity Exchange (board directors 1995), New York Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa Exchange, New York Cotton Exchange (board directors 1995), Commodity Floor Brokers and Traders Association (chairman since 1990), Investment Brokers Association, Retired Westchester County Police Revolver League, Westchester County Sheriff's Association, New York Police Reserve Association, Securities Industry Association (swaps and derivatives commission), Police Reserve Association New York City, New York State Troopers Alumni Association, American Radio Relay League.
Married Joan Selinger, November 20, 1969 (divorced 1980). Married Gale Gendason, February 14, 1989. 1 child, Danielle Joy.