Background
Finkenberg, Mel Edward was born on August 25, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Charlotte (Putterman) Finkenberg.
physical education administrator
Finkenberg, Mel Edward was born on August 25, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Charlotte (Putterman) Finkenberg.
Bachelor of Science, Southern Connecticut State University, 1970. Master of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1971. Doctor of Education, University Houston, 1975.
Physical education instructor, West Haven (Connecticut) Public Schools, 1970-1971; physical education instructor, Whitcomb Elementary School, Clear Creek, Texas, 1972-1974; exercise physiologist, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1974-1976; various to assistant professor physical education and athletics, California State University, Los Angeles, 1978-1980; chairman, professor department physical education, recreation, California State University, Los Angeles, 1980-1989; chairman, professor department kinesiology and health science, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, since 1989.
Member Alliance for Health, Texas Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Rotary, American College Sports Medicine, American Academy Underwater Scientists, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Epsilon Omega, others.
Married Juanita Maria Miles, June 17, 1984. 1 child, Amber Lynn.