Background
Sussman, Jerry was born on March 20, 1922 in New York City. Son of Louis J. and Bessie (Levinson) Sussman.
Sussman, Jerry was born on March 20, 1922 in New York City. Son of Louis J. and Bessie (Levinson) Sussman.
Bachelor of Business Administration, College City New York, 1942.
Assistant manager Tamarack Lodge, Greenfield Park, New York, 1936-1942. General manager Ritz Plaza Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, 1946-1949, Sorrento Hotel, 1949-1952. Managing partner Johnina Hotel, Miami Beach, 1952-1957, Crown Hotel, Miami Beach, 1957-1959.
Executive director Carillon Hotel, 1959-1974, Holiday Inn at Calder, 1974-1975. Partner, executive director Research.S.M. Management Corporation, 1974-1986. Advisory board Jefferson National Bank, Miami Beach, 1975-1980.
Partner Howard Johnson Motor Lodges, Pompano Beach, St. Petersburg Beach, Treasure Island and Hollywood Beach, Florida, Gateway Inn, Archway Inn, Orlando, Florida, Holiday Inns, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Florida. Member Miami Beach Planning Commission, 1968-1972. Chairman Governor Florida's Tourism advisory committee, 1972-1976.
Board directors United Fund Dade County. Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Miami Beach Chamber of C. (president 1968-1970), South Florida Hotel and Motel Association (president 1971-1975), Beta Gamma Sigma., B'nai B'rith.
Married Esther Waldman, March 20, 1946. Children– Kenneth, Marc, Lester, David.