Background
Sokol, Eli was born on March 31, 1912 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Hyman and Bessie (Byelas) Sokol.
Sokol, Eli was born on March 31, 1912 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Hyman and Bessie (Byelas) Sokol.
Bachelor, University Rochester, 1933.
Division manager Sears Roebuck & Company, Rochester, 1933—1943. Executive vice president charge sales, merchandising & advertising Alleson, 1943—1981. Executive vice president Alleson Big and Tall Men's Shop Inc., 1954—1981.
President, director Monlak Realty, Inc., 1944—1970, Monroe Namplate, Rochester, 1965—1970. Secretary, director Holley Messmer, 1965—1981. President, Chief Executive Officer & chairman board George and Company Inc., Washington, from 1978.
Chairman board directors R & W Jett Inc., from 1982. Chairman board, Chief Executive Officer M.D.I. Inc., Detroit, from 1983. Director Amarel Precision Instrument, Rochester.
Board directors Opera Theatre Rochester, from 1981, Friends Rochester Public Library., from 1983. Board directors, treasurer Genesee Valley Arthritis Foundation, Rochester, 1982—1984. Member Faculty University Rochester.
Member of University Rochester Associates, University Rochester President Society (life), Irondequoit Country, Order of St John Knights of Malta, Masons.
Married Mildred Levine Sokol, June 20, 1937. Children: Robert James, Randa Jean Sokol Gregory.