Background
Sherman, George M. was born on August 6, 1941 in New York City. Son of Joseph B. and Fredericka (Hand) Sherman.
manufacturing company executive
Sherman, George M. was born on August 6, 1941 in New York City. Son of Joseph B. and Fredericka (Hand) Sherman.
Bachelor of Science, Long Island U., 1963; Master of Business Administration, U. Louisville, 1971.
Product general manager, General Electric Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1966-1979; president Weed Eater division, Emersen Electric Company, Houston, 1979-1980; president Skil Corporation division, Emerson Electric Company, Chicago, 1980-1982; group vice president United States power tools group, Black & Decker Corporation, Baltimore, 1985; senior vice president, president power tools group, Black & Decker Corporation, Baltimore, from 1986; then executive vice president, president power tools group, Black & Decker Corporation, Baltimore, until 1990; now chief Executive officer, Danaher Corp, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1990. Member of advisory board National Home Center Show, Chicago, 1987. Board directors D.I.Y. Research Institute, Lincolnshire, Illinois, 1988.
Board of directors Center Stage, Baltimore, 1988. Served with United States Army, 1964-1966. Member American Management Association (member general management council 1988).
Married Betsy Rae Bicknell, November 26, 1966. Children: Jonathan, David, Michael, Matthew.
