Background
Kempner, Jonathan L. was born on March 5, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold J. Kempner and Helen (Ciesla) Covensky.
professional society administrator
Kempner, Jonathan L. was born on March 5, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold J. Kempner and Helen (Ciesla) Covensky.
Bachelor with high honors, University Michigan, 1972. Juris Doctor, Stanford University, California, 1976.
Associate Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Kampelman, Washington, 1977-1980. Assistant general counsel Charles E. Smith Companies, Arlington, Virginia, 1981-1982. Assistant director, general counsel Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, Washington, 1982-1983.
Vice president, general counsel Oxford Development Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, 1983-1987. President National Multi Housing Council, Washington, 1987—2001. President, Chief Executive Officer Mortgage Bankers Association, 2001—2008.
Special consultant United States Department Treasury, Washington, 1977-1978. Board directors, member audit committee Advanced Resource Development Corporation, Columbia, Maryland, 1983-1995.
Board directors District of Columbia chapter American Red Cross, 1983-1991, treasurer, board directors, 1986-1990, chairman long range planning committee, 1987-1989, chairman budget and finance committee, 1988-1990. Board directors Greater District of Columbia Cares, since 2000, numerous others. Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Supreme Court of the United States Court Bar Association, American Society Association Executives, National Housing Conference (board directors), Urban Land Institute, Ciesla Foundation (board directors since 1991).
Married Lise C. Van Susteren, November 28, 1987. Children: Aliza, Delaney, Piera.