Background
Helpern, David Moses was born on November 14, 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Myron Earl and Rose Helpern.
Helpern, David Moses was born on November 14, 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Myron Earl and Rose Helpern.
AB, Harvard University, 1938; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1940.
Chairman board Joan & David Helpern, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1948. Chairman Suburban Shoe Stores, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1948. Consultant Melville Shoe Corporation, New York City, 1966-1967.
Member overseers' committee on university resources Harvard University, since 1993.
Member Harvard College commission on university resources, since 1993. Visiting committee Harvard Graduate School Education, since 1998. Board member Boston Latin School Foundation.
Member Fashion Footwear Association New York (founder, steering committee, vice-chairman 1988-1993, chairman 1993-1994, Lifetime Achievement award 1996), National Shoe Retailers Association (director) 1966-1969), Harvard Club.
Married Charlotte Cooper, May 2, 1943 (deceased 1948). Children: David Moses, Elizabeth. Married Joan Marshall Gruen, August 14, 1960.