Background
Gelman, Herbert was born on February 17, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Jack and Sarah (Aberman) Gelman.
Gelman, Herbert was born on February 17, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Jack and Sarah (Aberman) Gelman.
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (Bachelor of Arts). University of Washington (Juris Doctor).
Assistant attorney general Office Attorney General, Olympia, Washington, 1963—1966, special assistant attorney general Tacoma, 1966—1967. Principal Gelman, Couture & Pate, since 1967. Trustee Evergreen State College, Olympia, chairman, since 1979.
Board directors Lakewood General Hospital, Tacoma, Chairman, 1974—1981. Chairman Franklin-Pierce School Board, 1965—1973. Board directors Family Counseling Service, 1973—1979.
Active Public Employee Collective Bargaining Committee, Olympia, 1969—1976. Captain United States Air Force, 1955-1959.
Member of American Trial Lawyers Association, Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association.
Married Barbara L. Jensen, April 11, 1959. Children: Mark, Dana, Sarah, Megan.