Background
Seidman, Lewis William was born on April 29, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank E. and Esther (Lubetsky) Seidman.
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Seidman, Lewis William was born on April 29, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank E. and Esther (Lubetsky) Seidman.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1943; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1948; Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1949.
Special assistant finance affairs to Governor State of Michigan, 1963-1966. National managing partner Seidman & Seidman Certified Public Accountants, New York City, 1969-1974. Assistant to President for economic affairs The White House, 1974-1977.
Chief Financial Officer Phelps Dodge Corporation, New York City, 1977-1982, vice chairman, 1980-1982. Dean College Business Administration Arizona State University, Tempe, 1982-1985. Chairman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Washington, 1985—1991.
Chief commentator Station Consumer News and Business Channel-television, 1991—2009. Public Bank Director magazine, 1992—2009. Economic consultant The Bankers Bank, 2007—2009.
Chairman Detroit Federal Reserve Bank Chicago, 1970, Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), 1989-1991. Co-chair White House Conference on Productivity, 1983-1984.
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member District of Columbia Bar Association, Chevy Chase Club (Maryland), University Club (New York City), Crystal Downs Club (Michigan), Nantucket Yacht Club (Master of Arts).
Married Sarah Berry, March 3, 1944. Children: Thomas, Tracy, Sarah, Carrie, Meg, Robin.