Cy N. Bahakel

Background

Bahakel, Cy N. was born on April 12, 1921 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of S.A. and Mary Bahakel.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Alabama, 1945; Juris Doctor, U. Alabama, 1947; Doctor of Laws, University Alabama, 1969.

Career

Practiced law, Tuscaloosa, 1948; owner, Station WCCB-television Bahakel Broadcasting Company, Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1963.

Achievements

• Cy N. Bahakel has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member North Carolina Senate, 1972-1976, member appropriations subcommittee. Director Northwestern Bank of North Carolina, Inc. President Democratic Men's Club of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 1970.

Board directors Charlotte Salvation Army, Charlotte council Boy Scouts American, Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Heart Association, Charlotte Junior Achievement. Trustee Gardner-Webb College, Wingate College, United Community Service, Charlotte, Carolina Carrousel and Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation. Member North Carolina Crime Study Commission, North Carolina Savings and Loan Study Commission Served with United States Army, 1945.

Member Charlotte Chamber of Commerce (director), North Carolina Association Broadcasters (director), National Association Ultra high frequency Broadcasters (president).

Connections

Married Beverly B.; 6 children.

Father:

S.A. Bahakel

Mother:

Mary Bahakel

Spouse:

Beverly B.