Background
Degenstein, Lester Ernest was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Bertie (Beckman) Degenstein.
Degenstein, Lester Ernest was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David and Bertie (Beckman) Degenstein.
Clerk, Newburger, Henderson, Loeb, Philadelphia, 1923-1935;
broker, Newburger, Henderson, Loeb, Philadelphia, 1935-1939;
partner, Newburger, Henderson, Loeb, Philadelphia, 1939;
senior partner, Newburger, Hano, New York City, 1939-1942;
senior partner and chief Executive officer, Zuckerman, Smith Company. New York City, 1942-1979;
1st vice president, Drexel, Burnham, Lambert, New York City, 1979-1989;
1st vice president, Smith Barney & Company. New York City, since 1989.
Senior vice president arbitration board New York Stock Exch., New York City, 1942-1994.
Active various charitable organizations Major United States Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Century Country Club, Friars Club.
Married Lila Rosin; l child, Lee.