Background
II, Bernard John Degen, was born on July 6, 1937 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Bernard Everett D. and Pearl Vivian (Freeman) D.
II, Bernard John Degen, was born on July 6, 1937 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Bernard Everett D. and Pearl Vivian (Freeman) D.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1959; postgraduate in biochemistry and cellular physiology, Temple University, 1959-1961.
Assistant bibliographer, Biological Abstracts, Philadelphia, 1961-1963; medical and surgical editor, Lea Febiger, Philadelphia, 1963-1966; executive director, American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Chicago, 1966-1993; chief of staff, Secretary of Energy, Washington, 1981; secretary, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, 1966-1993; secretary, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Political Action Committee, Chicago, since 1994. Consultant association management and finance investment of non-profits.
Member Northbrook (Illinois) Planning Commission, since 1982. Member finance committee 10th Congressional District Republican Organization 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1960-1962. Fellow International College Dentists (honorary), American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (honorary, disting service award 1979), International Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (honorary), American Society Association Executives (certified), Sunset Ridge Club, International Club.
Married Evelyn Artemius Cocosis, November 24, 1963. Children: Stephanie Lisa, Bernard John.