M. Gene Handelsman

Background

Handelsman, M. Gene was born on June 22, 1923 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of A. and Rebecca (Hark) Handelsman.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, West Virginia University, 1947; Master of Social Work, Tulane University, 1950.

Career

Associate regional representative, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Boston, 1964-1968; social and rehabilitation service, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Boston, 1964-1968; director Foster Grandparent and RSVP Programs, Administration on Aging, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1968-1970; director management planning Welfare Reform Task Force, Office of Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1970-1972; director Office of State and Community Programs, United States Administration on Aging, 1972-1977; associate commissioner for program operations, United States Administration on Aging, 1977-1982; deputy commissioner, United States Administration on Aging, 1982-1984; deputy assistant secretary for human development services, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, from 1984; coordinator area activities, AARP, Washington, since 1986; retired, AARP, Washington, 1996.

Achievements

• M. Gene Handelsman has been listed as a noteworthy developer fundraiser by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Air Force. Member American Ex-Prisoners of War, National Association Retired Federal Employees, Senior Executives Association, DAV.

Connections

Married Cynthia D. Clarridge, June 5, 1959. Children– Jane Alice, Sally Ann.

Father:

A. Handelsman

Mother:

Rebecca (Hark) Handelsman

Spouse:

Cynthia D. Clarridge

child:

Sally Ann Handelsman

child:

Jane Alice Handelsman