Background
Kukin, Ira was born on April 4, 1924 in New York City. Son of William and Clara (Wachtel) Kukin.
Kukin, Ira was born on April 4, 1924 in New York City. Son of William and Clara (Wachtel) Kukin.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, City College of New York, 1945. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1951.
Manager additives research Gulf Research and Development Company, Pitts.19, 1951—1957. Director research Sonnenborn Chemical & Refining Corporation Division Witco Corporation, New York City, 1958—1963. President, chief executive officer Apollo Technols., Inc., Whippany, New Jersey, 1963—1983.
Chairman board Apollo Technols. International Corporation, Morris Plains, Apollo Chemical & Technols. Ltd., since 1983; chairman Apollo Czech Republican, consultant air pollution control system.
Founder, former president Congregation Bnai David, West Orange, New Jersey, 1963—1964. Vice chairman Yeshiva University. Trustee Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, Albert Einstein Medical School, Cardozo Law School.
Board directors Congregation Ahawas Achim. With United States Army Reserve, 1946-1948.
Served with United States Army, 1946-1948.
Married Doris Liener, June 14, 1954. Children: MarrickLee, Lori Sue, Jonathan L. Manager.