Background
Hecht, Emil was born on July 6, 1924 in Svalava, Czechoslovakia. Came to the United States, 1951. Son of Leopold and Rebeca-Regina (Herskovits) Hecht.
housing and financial company executive
Hecht, Emil was born on July 6, 1924 in Svalava, Czechoslovakia. Came to the United States, 1951. Son of Leopold and Rebeca-Regina (Herskovits) Hecht.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Denver, 1987.
With, M.D.C. Holdings, Denver, 1972-1987; president, treasurer, M.D.C. Holdings, Denver, 1972-1982; senior vice chairman, M.D.C. Holdings, Denver, 1986-1987; also board directors, M.D.C. Holdings, Denver chairman emeritus, M.D.C. Holdings, 1988-1991; with, Omnibancorp, Denver, 1974-1989; treasurer, Omnibancorp, Denver, 1974-1987; senior vice chairman, Omnibancorp, Denver, 1987-1989; also board directors, Omnibancorp, Denver.
Board directors Allied Jewish Federation, Denver, 1978-1989, Anti-Defamation League, Denver, 1982-1989. Chairman Maimonides Society-Center Judaic Studies, University Denver, 1982-1989, chairman advisory board, 1989-1992. Board member Center Judaic Studies, University Denver, since 1993.
Married Eva Hecht, January 23, 1950. Children: Judy H., Jeffrey J.