Michael S. Alpert

Background

Alpert, Michael S. was born on September 29, 1940 in New York City. Son of Irving and Ruth (Cabot) Alpert.

Education

Bachelor in Economics with honors, Cornell University, 1962. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1964.

Career

Manager bilateral analysis, Pan American World Airways, New York City, 1966-1968; director corporation development, Pan American World Airways, New York City, 1971-1974; chairman and Chief Executive Officer, N.E. Helicopters, New York City, 1968-1971; senior advisor, Comsat General, Washington, 1974-1977; vice president corporation development, Comsat General, Washington, 1977-1982; group vice president committee and information products, Comsat General, Washington, 1980-1982; executive vice president, Satellite television Corporation, Washington, 1982-1985; president, Alpert & Associations, Washington, since 1986. Director Corab International Telemetrics, Alexandria, Virginia, 1983-1986, Airtouch Teletrae, Los Angeles, 1991-1994, California Sportsound, Irvine, California, 1993-1995, Spectrum Wireless, Mountain View, California, since 1995.

Achievements

• Michael S. Alpert has been listed as a noteworthy communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • DBS: The time is now

Membership

1st lieutenant United States Army, 1964-1966. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Satellite Broadcasting Communications Association, Society Satellite Professionals, Maryland Association Certified Public Accountant.

Interests

• Avocations: baseball, skiing, tennis, reading.

Connections

Married Sandra Friedman, August 31, 1974.