Howard David Kessler

Background

Kessler, Howard David was born on October 16, 1959 in Newark. Son of Theodore Kessler and Leatrice (Robinson) Kessler-Tufaro.

Education

Bachelor in Broadcasting, Salem College, 1981.

Career

Promotion director, disc jockey Mr. G's Livingroom Lounge, Fairmount, West Virginia, 1981-1982. National dance promotion director Connection Records, Newark, 1982-1983.

Music director, disc jockey Station WAVP, Bloomfield, New Jersey, 1984-1985. Assistant to music director Stations WKTU-FM, WXRK-FM, New York City, 1985-1986. General manager Eastern Artists Recording Studio, East Orange, New Jersey, 1986-1988, Sanctuary Recording, New York City, 1988-1990.

Director A&R Tommyboy Records, 1990-1996. President Hong Kong Productions, 1996-1998. Vice president-music Simitar Entertainment, Minneapolis, since 1998.

Floor director, cameraman Station WBOY-television, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1979-1980. Board directors Garden State Record Promotions, Newark, since 1986.

Achievements

• Howard David Kessler has been listed as a noteworthy Recording executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences.

Interests

• Avocations: movies, music, fashion.

Connections

Married Marie Louise Gioffre, June 22, 1986.