Background
Abrams, Bernard William was born on January 21, 1925 in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Alfred Robert and Sara Lee (Kaufman) Abrams.
Abrams, Bernard William was born on January 21, 1925 in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Alfred Robert and Sara Lee (Kaufman) Abrams.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1947.
With, Abrams Industries, Inc., Atlanta, since 1952; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Abrams Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1972-1995; also board directors, Abrams Industries, Inc., Atlanta, since 1952; chairman of the executive committee, Abrams Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1995-1997; chairman emeritus Executive Committee, chairman emeritus, Abrams Industries, Inc., Atlanta, 1997-1998; director, Bank South Corporation, Atlanta, 1982-1995.
National keynote speaker American Red Cross campaign, 1953. Chairman appointments committee Armed Forces Academies, 5th Congressional District of Georgia, 1968-1970. Board directors Hank Aaron Scholarship Fund, 1974-1976.
Co-chairman Atlanta Committee for Development United States Army Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1976. General chairman United Way campaign, 1975-1976. President Atlanta Area council Boy Scouts American, 1977-1979, chairman advisory board, 1980-1981.
Active United Service Organizations Council Greater Atlanta, 1979. Member advisory committee Georgia Technology Institute College Industrial Management, 1978. Active Jewish Welfare Federation, 1975-1978.
Civilian aide to Secretary of Army, 1978-1985, civilian aide emeritus, 1985. Member Georgia Governor's Education Commission, chairman definition committee, 1983-1984. Trustee West Point Cadet Jewish Chapel, since 1966.
Member funds committee West Point Association of Graduates, 1987. Liaison to White House for Jewish War Veterans United States of America, 1991, 92, 93. Member funds committee West Point Association of Graduates Served to captain United States Army, 1947-1953, Korea.
Member Association United States Army (president 3d region 1966-1967, certified of appreciation 1965, citation 1978, General Creighton W. Abrams medal 1990), Georgia Business and Industry Association (Appreciation award 1972), Atlanta Association for Corporation Growth (president 1981), West Point Society of Atlanta (president 1959-1962), Association Graduates United States Military Academy (trustee 1959-1962, Distinguished Graduate award 1998), Commerce Club, Georgia Alliance of Private Clubs, B'nai Brith (Outstanding Lodge President citation 1972), Phi Eta Sigma.
Children: David Louis, Janet Beth, Judith Frances.