Background
Gerdes, Henry Carsten was born on June 20, 1940 in Bremen, Germany. Came to the United States, 1948. Son of Frank and Elsa Frieda (Kelch) Gerdes.
Gerdes, Henry Carsten was born on June 20, 1940 in Bremen, Germany. Came to the United States, 1948. Son of Frank and Elsa Frieda (Kelch) Gerdes.
Bachelor, Long Island University, 1965. Master of Arts, University Connecticut, 1966.
Sales representative Shell Oil Corporation, New York City, 1966-1969. Assistant division manager Gallo Wine Company, Los Angeles, 1969-1973. Division manager Colgate Palmolive Pangburn division, 1973-1976.
Vice president west Barton, New York City, 1976-1977. Region manager Kraft Foods, C.M.D., Glenview, Illinois, 1977-1979, Bigelow Inc., Los Angeles, since 1979. Consultant New Brand Development, Los Angeles, San Francisco, 1986-1988.
Married Dulcy Martha Alvarez, June 20, 1975. Children: Lisa, Frank.