Fred Heller

Background

Heller, Fred was born on September 4, 1924 in New York City. Son of William and Rae Heller.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1947. Master in Administrative Engineering, New York University, 1949.

Career

General manager, Omaton division Burndy Corporation, 1959-1964; senior vice president operations, Lightolier Inc., Jersey City, 1964-1972; vice chairman, chief Executive officer, Lightolier Inc., Jersey City, 1972-1981; president, Lightolier Inc., Jersey City, 1981-1984; president Genlyte Group, Lightolier Inc., Jersey City, 1984-1989; chairman, board directors, Lightolier Inc., Jersey City, 1989-1992; chairman emeritus, since 1992. Board directors Concord Fabrics Inc. subsidiary Genlyte Group Inc., Palermo Supply Company.

Achievements

• Fred Heller has been listed as a noteworthy Illumination manufacturing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, 50-51. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Illuminating Engineers Society.

Connections

Married Erna Davis, June 10, 1948. Children– Jeffrey, William.

Father:

William Heller

Mother:

Rae Heller

Spouse:

Erna Davis

child:

Jeffrey Heller

child:

William Heller