Background
Berkus, David William was born on March 23, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Harry Jay and Clara S. (Widess) Berkus.
Berkus, David William was born on March 23, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Harry Jay and Clara S. (Widess) Berkus.
Bachelor, Occidental College, 1962.
President Custom Fidelity Inc., Hollywood, California, 1958-1974, Berkus Compusystems Inc., Los Angeles, 1974-1981. President, Chief Executive Officer, Computerized Lodging Systems Inc. subsidiary, 1981-1993. President Berkus Technology Ventures, venture capital, since 1993.
Managing director worldwide lodging Sulcus Computer Corporation, 1998-1999. Managing partner Kodiak Ventures, LP, Los Angeles, since 1999.
Chairman board Boy Scouts American, San Gabriel Valley, 1986, vice president area IV, 1993-1994, president 1995-1998, vice president western region, since 1998. Trustee Occidental College, Los Angeles Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1963-1972. Member American Hotel-Motel Association, Audio Engineering Society (chairman Los Angeles section 1973-1974), Technology Coast Angels (chairman 2002-2004).
Married Kathleen McGuire, August 6, 1966. Children: Eric, Matthew, Amy.