Background
Cohen, Jerome was born on October 9, 1913 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Rueben and Helen (Silverstein) Cohen.
electronic business equipment company executive
Cohen, Jerome was born on October 9, 1913 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Rueben and Helen (Silverstein) Cohen.
Graduate, Kansas City Junior College, Missouri, 1931. Student, Huffs Business College, 1932. Student, Central Business College, 1933.
Assistant manager Burts Shoe Store, Kansas City, Missouri, 1932—1934. Secretary State Senator, 1934—1935. Chief clerk Missouri Old Age Assistance Division, 1935—1937, Jackson County Welfare Office, Kansas City, 1937—1938.
President, from 1938. President, chief executive officer Electronic Business Equipment, Inc., Kansas City, from 1957. Member executive committee Kansas City Safety Council, 1958—1989.
Chairman Mayor's Christmas Tree Association, Kansas City, 1955—1989.
Member of American Royal Association (board governors 1955-1989), United States China Friendship Association, Jackson County Executives, Business District League (president 1963-1965), Missouri University Associates, Conservation Federation Missouri, Native Sons Kansas City (Missouri), Kansas City (Missouri) Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Elmers Fishing 1968-1969, Shriners, Masons (33 degrees).
Married Jeannette Baier, November 25, 1934. Children: Rosalyn Jean, Elaine Marie.