Emerson Brackett Read, Sr.

Background

Sr., Emerson Brackett Read, was born on August 9, 1925 in Dobbsferry, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Carpenter and Helen (Emerson) R.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, The Citadel, 1950.

Career

Chairman, Read & Read, Inc., Charleston, South Carolina., 1947-1950; executive vice president, general sales manager, Carlton Dooley Realtors, Miami, Florida, 1950-1955; with commercial and investment property sales staff, The Keyes Company, Inc., Miami, 1955-1960; executive vice president, chief Executive officer Florida sales division, The Keyes Company, Inc., Miami, 1960-1965; Chairman of the Board, Read & Read, Inc., Charleston, since 1960. Lecturer Realtors Ednl. Foundation South Carolina., University of Southern California Extension, Columbia, since 1966.

Achievements

• Emerson Brackett Read, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy real estate executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Securities Dealers, National Association Realtors, South Carolina. Association Realtors (board directors 1967-1985), National Association Indiana Fee Appraisers, Greater Charleston Board Realtors (president 1971-1972, Realtor of Year 1979), Carolina Yacht Club, The Long Room Club (Charleston).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, antique gun collecting.

Connections

Married Marie W. Read, August 19, 1978. Children by previous marriage: Anne R. Brandt, Elizabeth E. Sunde, Susan L., Emerson B.

Father:

Thomas Carpenter R.

Mother:

Helen (Emerson) R.

Spouse:

Marie W. Read