James Fred Berland

Background

Berland, James Fred was born on July 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Jesse and Lillian (Singer) Berland.

Education

Student, Reed College, 1961-1964; student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964-1966; student executive management program, Harvard University, 1980.

Career

Photographer with Elson-Alexandre, 1970-1973. Freelance journalist, 1970-1974. Public affairs director Station KPFK-FM-Pacifica, Los Angeles, 1974-1977.

News director, 1977-1978. General manager, vice president Station KPFK-FM, Pacificia Foundation Radio, 1978-1984. President, Chief Executive Officer News Wave International, Inc., Los Angeles, 1984-1985.

Chief Executive Officer, Berland Technologies, Inc., since 1985, CardReady International, Inc., since 1998. Member California State Task Force on Telecommunications Policy. Active Californians for Public Broadcasting, chairman, 1980-1981, president, 1981-1983.

Board directors Card Realty International.

Achievements

• James Fred Berland has been listed as a noteworthy software company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association California Public Radio Stations (president 1980-1982), Professional Networking Group, Chief Executive Officer Club.

Connections

Father:

Samuel Jesse Berland

Mother:

Lillian (Singer) Berland