Benjamin Mendel

Background

Mendel, Benjamin was born on June 7, 1930 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin, Senior and Ruth (Mendeleson) Mendel.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1952; postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1953.

Career

Architect, Office of Henry L. Blatner, Albany, New York, 1956-1962; partner, Blatner, Mendel, Mesick, Albany, 1962-1972; partner, Mendel, Mesick, Cohen, Albany, 1973-1989; managing principal, Mallin, Mendel & Associations, Albany, since 1990. Advisory board History Cherry Hill, Albany, since 1985. Member History Albany Foundation, since 1990.

Achievements

• Registered architect New York, Massachusetts, N.H., Vermont, New Jersey.

Membership

President Congregation Beth Emeth, Albany, 1995-1997. Vice president N.E. Council, UAHC, N.E. Region. With United States Navy, 1953-1956.

Member American Institute of Architects (award eastern district 1992), National Council Architecture Registration Board, New York State Commision on the Restoration of the Capitol.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, golf.

Connections

Married Ruth Facher, November 10, 1957. Children: Lisa Anne Finkle, Naomi Facher Hitchcock.

Father:

Benjamin Mendel

Mother:

Ruth (Mendeleson) Mendel

Spouse:

Ruth Facher

child:

Lisa Anne Finkle Mendel

child:

Naomi Facher Hitchcock Mendel