Background
Knowles, Berdell was born on August 29, 1954 in East Palatka, Florida, United States. Son of Charles Walter Pinkston and Nellie Louvenia Knowles.
Knowles, Berdell was born on August 29, 1954 in East Palatka, Florida, United States. Son of Charles Walter Pinkston and Nellie Louvenia Knowles.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University North Florida, 1975. Master of Business Administration, University North Florida, 1981.
Economist United States Bureau Labor Statistics, Atlanta, 1975-1978, Gainesville (Florida) Regional Issues & Trends, 1979-1981. Analyst Gainesville Regional Utilities, 1981-1988, managing analyst, since 1988. President Kincaid Hills Water Company.
Loaned executive United Way Alachua County, Gainesville, 1999-2000. Founding director, officer 100 Black Men American-Gainesville chapter, since 1997. Director 1st Credit Union, Gainesville.
Member American Public Power Association (officer), American Association Energy Economists, American Association Blacks in Energy (Florida chapter).
Married Marilynn Brown, April 18, 1973. Children: Berdell, DeNelle L., Crispus C., M. Michelle.