Background
Cohen, Melvin Stephen was born on July 11, 1919 in New York City. Son of Harry and Sallie (Bodker) Cohen.
Cohen, Melvin Stephen was born on July 11, 1919 in New York City. Son of Harry and Sallie (Bodker) Cohen.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1940; Master of Business Administration, Harvard, 1942.
Director personnel, A. Cohen & Sons Corporation (subsequently Cohen Hatfield Industries Inc., now MacAndrew & Forbes Group Inc.), New York City, 1943-1947; director sales, A. Cohen & Sons Corporation (subsequently Cohen Hatfield Industries Inc., now MacAndrew & Forbes Group Inc.), 1947-1959; president, A. Cohen & Sons Corporation (subsequently Cohen Hatfield Industries Inc., now MacAndrew & Forbes Group Inc.), 1959-1969; Chairman of the Board, A. Cohen & Sons Corporation (subsequently Cohen Hatfield Industries Inc., now MacAndrew & Forbes Group Inc.), 1969-1980; chairman of the executive committee, A. Cohen & Sons Corporation (subsequently Cohen Hatfield Industries Inc., now MacAndrew & Forbes Group Inc.), 1980-1985; also treasurer, A. Cohen & Sons Corporation (subsequently Cohen Hatfield Industries Inc., now MacAndrew & Forbes Group Inc.), 1985-1993. Consultant Fortunoff, 1985-1994. Board directors Maidenform Company, Rocket Box Company.
Trustee, vice chairman District 65 Pension and Welfare Plan, 1946-1992, vice chairman, 1980-1993. Chairman of the executive committee jewelry division O.R.T. First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Jewelry Distbrs.
Association (Executive Committee 1960-1989, president 1960-1962), Jewelry Industry Council (board directors 1970-1983), Jewelry Vigilance Committee (board directors 1974-1987, 1st vice president, treasurer 1981-1987), International Golf Society (United States board directors since 1985), Glen Oaks Club (governor 1977-1990, treasurer 1980, secretary 1981-1989), 24 Karet Club (president 1975, board directors 1975-1987, vice chairman 1980, chairman 1983-1986), Arizona Biltmore Club.
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Married Frances Mand, September 25, 1942. Children: Sallie (Mistress Michael Goldwyn), Gwen Coleman (Mistress Jerry Sroka).