Bernard Kessler

Background

Kessler, Bernard was born on January 2, 1922 in New York City. Son of Morris and Kate (Harrison) Kessler.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business, New York University, 1946. Student Amos Tuck School, Dartmouth, 1942.

Career

Founder, president Knighthood Shirt Corporation, 1947-1950. Mdsg. vice president men’s haberdashery chain. 1951-1956; founder Unishops.

Incorporated., 1957.

Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer 1962-1972. President Mass Mdsg. Research Foundation.

Achievements

• Bernard Kessler has been listed as a noteworthy retail executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member pace setters committee United Jewish Appeal, 1968-1969. Trustee Daus. Israel. Pleasant Valley Home Aged.

Jewish Community Council.

Daniel I. Kessler Memorial Foundation. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1941-1945.

Member Sales Executives. Club New York City, A.I.M. (president council).

Clubs: Green Brook Country (North. Caldwell.

New Jersey).

Connections

Married Debra Dubin, February 14, 1951. Children: Peter, Susan, Matthew, David.

Father:

Morris Kessler

Mother:

Kate (Harrison) Kessler

Spouse:

Debra Dubin

child:

David Kessler

child:

Susan Kessler

child:

Matthew Kessler

child:

Peter Kessler