Background
Folkman, David H. was born on November 6, 1934 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Jerome D. and Bessie (Schomer) Folkman.
retail wholesale and consumer products consultant
Folkman, David H. was born on November 6, 1934 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Jerome D. and Bessie (Schomer) Folkman.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1957; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1960.
Merchandise manager Foley's, Houston, 1957-1969. Vice president director stores Famous-Barr, St. Louis, 1969-1974. Senior vice president, general merchandise manager Macy's California, San Francisco, 1974-1982.
President, chief executive officer Emporium Capwell, 1982-1987. General partner United States Venture Partners, Menlo Park, 1987-1990. Venture partner, 1991-1993.
President, chief executive officer Laurel Burch, Inc., San Francisco, 1990-1991. Retail investor, consultant, 1991-1993. Chief Executive Officer Esprit de Corp, San Francisco, 1993-1995.
Managing director Regent Pacific Management Corporation, 1995—2010. Instructor University Houston, 1968—1969, Washington University, St. Louis, 1970—1973. Board directors Regent Pacific Management Corporation.
Master of Business Administration students mentor Center Entrepreneurial Studies, Stanford Graduate School Business, since 2005. Consultant Harvard Business School, Community Partners Projects, since 2006. Board directors Sandler Foundation, since 2007, Eastern Accents, since 2009.
Member Harvard Club (New York City).
Married Susan Kleppner, June 22, 1958. Children: Louis, Sarah, Karen, Jeffrey.