Background
Adler, Benjamin was born on November 10, 1903 in New York City. Son of William and Rose Adler.
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Benjamin Adler
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Electrical engineer, Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1926. Doctor Eng (honorary), Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1967.
Career
Geophysical research engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company, 1926-1928;
research engineer, Radio Corporation of America, 1928-1930;
commercial engineering manager, Radio Corporation of America, 1931-1944;
chief facilities engineer, ABC, 1944-1948;
also construction engineering television broadcasting and communications, ABC
president, director engineering, Adler Electronics, Incorporated, New York Rochelle, New York, 1948-1963;
vice president, Litton Industries, 1963-1965;
president Royfax division, Litton Industries, Paramus, New Jersey, 1965-1968;
self-employed construction engineering, Larchmont, New York, 1968-1990. Acting president Polytechnic Institute, Brooklyn, 1969-1971. Chairman of the Board Transworld Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Los Angeles, 1970-1990.
Past board directors Aberdeen Manufacturing Company, Inc., New York City, Polychrome Corporation, Comtech laboratories, Inc.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee emeritus, corporation board Poly, Institute New York. Board directors Center for Environment and Man, Hartford, 1973-1990. Past fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life).
Past member National Society of Professional Engineers, Electronic Industries Association (vice president 1952-1965), Society Motion Picture and television Engineers.
Connections
Married Beatrice Ross, June 30, 1938. Children: Elizabeth Jan (Mistress Geoffreey Picket), Susan Lois (Mistress Victor Bers), Pamela Ann, Jane Winifred.
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Nationality
American