Irving Kagan

Background

Kagan, Irving was born on December 19, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Max and Nettie Kagan.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1948.

Career

General manager Penobscot Shoe Company, Old Town, Maine, 1948-1964, executive vice president, 1964-1968, president, 1968-1988, chief executive officer, chairman, from 1974.

Achievements

• Irving Kagan has been listed as a noteworthy footwear company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, since 1978, treasurer since 1980. Board directors Eastern Maine Healthcare, Bangor, since 1984, vice chairman, since 1988. Member United States Ski Association (vice president, board directors, chairman national freestyle competition committee), Two/Ten Associates (life).

Connections

Married Paula Helene Gelb, October 7, 1950. Children: Candace Kagan Platz, Leslie, Nikki Kagan Cousins, Daniel.

Father:

Max Kagan

Mother:

Nettie Kagan

Spouse:

Paula Helene Gelb

child:

Candace Kagan Platz Kagan

child:

Leslie Kagan

child:

Daniel Kagan

child:

Nikki Kagan Cousins Kagan