Background
Gelernter, John was born on April 25, 1947 in La Paz, Bolivia. Son of Chaim and Matilda Gelernter.
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John Gelernter
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Bachelor degree, The American Institute, La Paz, 1964; postgraduate, U. Mayor de San Andres, La Paz, 1965-1972.
Career
Mining division manager, Atlas Copco-Hansa Ltd., La Paz, 1972-1976;
managing director, CIBO S.A., La Paz, since 1976;
also board directors, CIBO S.A., La Paz. Assistant concertmaster, guest conductor National Symphony Orchestra, La Paz, 1960-1973. Violinist Aspen (Colorado) Musical Festival Orchestra, 1970.
Assistant concertmaster, titular conductor Municipal Chamber Orchestra, La Paz, 1974-1979. Guest violinist Music Festival of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1988. Founder, violinist Piano Trio Gelernter-Vargas-Maldonado, La Paz, since 1990.
Associate director, artist, repertoire Audiofon Records, Miami, Florida, since 1987. Consul general.of Finland, General Consulate of Finland in Bolivia, La Paz, since 1986. Member cultural advisory county Ministry of Edition and Culture, since 1997.
Achievements
Membership
Advisor Bolivian Institute Culture-Min. of Education, La Paz, 1985-1989. Director Philharmonic Society, La Paz, 1986-1989, Society of Friends of the National Symphony Orchs., La Paz, 1990-1991. Member Bolivian Association Development of Science National Academy, La Paz, 1988-1992.
Member Consular Association (director), treasurer, since 1988), Anglo Bolivian Committee (vice president 1986), La Paz Tennis Club, The American Chamber of Commerce Bolivia, Executives Club, German-Bolivian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (director 1990-1991), Pro Musicum.
Interests
Connections
Married Marion Rita Gottschalck, March 18, 1973. Children: Lizzie Anne, Debbie Rachel, Peggy Susanne.
Awards
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Recipient Castillo de Oro, National Army Military Academy, La Paz, 1983, Rose Blanche de Finlande, Chevaliers de Primeére Classe, President of Finland, 1996.Recipient Castillo de Oro, National Army Military Academy, La Paz, 1983, Rose Blanche de Finlande, Chevaliers de Primeére Classe, President of Finland, 1996.