Background
Gelbert,, James Edward was born on February 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Edward and Marianne Elizabeth (Hultberg) Gelbert.
Gelbert,, James Edward was born on February 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Edward and Marianne Elizabeth (Hultberg) Gelbert.
Bachelor, Gettysburg College, 1965. Master of Science in Management, Biscayne College, 1981.
Staff accountant, tax accountant Lybrand, Ross Brothers & Montgomery, Certified Public Accountant's, Philadelphia, 1965-1969. Tax supervisor, manager Coopers & Lybrand, Certified Public Accountant's, Fort Lauderdale, Fla, 1969-1974. Tax manager Kurtz, Jasco & Webb Certified Public Accountant's, Pompano Beach, Florida, 1974-1975.
Private practice accounting Fort Lauderdale, since 1975.
Deputy sheriff, detective sergeant research and planning division Broward Sheriff' General’ s Office, Fort Lauderdale, since 1975. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute Certified Public Accountant's, Florida Institute Certified Public Accountant's (board directors Broward County chapter 1988-1991, committee on practice reviews 1988), Estate Planning Council of Broward County (board directors), National Sheriff's Association, Masons.
Married Paula Jean Shelter, May 15, 1982. Stepchildren: Lisa, Philip, Sheri, Angela, Anthony, Tina. Legal guardian Paula Palmer.