Background
Helfer, Herman Hyman was born on December 6, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry and Sarah (Kurlansky) Helfer.
Helfer, Herman Hyman was born on December 6, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry and Sarah (Kurlansky) Helfer.
Student, Herzl Junior College, 1941. Degree, University Illinois College Pharmacy, 1946. Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Roosevelt University, 1973.
Master of Business Administration, Roosevelt University, 1977.
President Energipane Insulating Glass Corporation, Columbia Automotive Glass Products Inc., 1986, Insulating Glass Educational Institute, 1980—1981, seminar chairman Chicago, 1981. Secretary & treasurer Temper-Pane Inc. With Novelty Glass & Mirror Company, Chicago, since 1946.
Instructor Boys State, Springfield, Illinois, 1966. Chairman Glazier's Pension and Welfare Funds, Chicago, 1969—1973. Division executive committee member Jewish United Fund, 1981.
With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member of Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association (secretary, treasurer synagogue), Flat Glass Marketing Association (director), National Glass Dealers Association (executive committee, president 1979-1980, representative, Consumer Safety Products Commission), Association Glazing Contractors (president 1957-1973), National Association Store Fixture Manufacturers (associate), Shriners Lodge, Masons Lodge, B'nai B'rith Lodge (director, sports lodge), American Legion (post Commander 1967-1968).
Married Frieda Hershkopf, November 16, 1947. Children: Joel, Harvey, Gail.