Background
Kaplan, Leo L. was born on June 5, 1913 in Belgium. Son of Lazare and Charlotte (Kittower) Kaplan.
import/export company executive
Kaplan, Leo L. was born on June 5, 1913 in Belgium. Son of Lazare and Charlotte (Kittower) Kaplan.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1936.
With Lazare Kaplan & Sons, Incorporated., New York City, since 1930, sales manager, from 1935, also Chairman of the Board subsidiary Lazare Kaplan International, Incorporated.
Member of American Arbitration Association (panelist), Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association American (vice president), Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company American (director), Jewelers Board Trade, Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association American (vice president), Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company American (director), Jewelers Board Trade, Jewelers Vigilance Committee (secretary-treasurer, director), Jewlers Security Alliance (chairman, president, finance committee), American Gem Society (vice chairman, director, diamond standards committee, advisory committee, Robert M. Shipley award 1977), 24 Kt. (New York City).
Married Janet Jordan, September 18, 1936. Children: Peter, Paul, Deborah.