Background
Feldenkreis, George was born on August 14, 1935 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Herman and Elsia (Gerskes) Feldenkreis. came to the United States, 1961.
Feldenkreis, George was born on August 14, 1935 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Herman and Elsia (Gerskes) Feldenkreis. came to the United States, 1961.
Doctor of Laws, Jose Marti University, Havana.
Founder Carfel, Inc., Miami, Florida, 1961, sold company, 2002. Founder Supreme International, Miami, 1967, acquired Perry Ellis International and changed name, 1999. Now chairman, Chief Executive Officer Perry Ellis International.
Also founder Universal National Bank, Miami. Served as chairman until acquisition by Totalbank, 1997.
Organizer, Combined Jewish Appeal, Miami. Member Greater Miami Jewish Federation (secretary), Hebrew Academy, Hispanic Heritage Committee, Fisher Island Club.
Married Dora Sebrenik (divorced). Children: Oscar, Fanny Feldenkreis Hanono.