Background
Blum, Michael Stephen was born on August 30, 1939 in New York City. Son of Louis and Jeanne (Dubow) Blum.
Blum, Michael Stephen was born on August 30, 1939 in New York City. Son of Louis and Jeanne (Dubow) Blum.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, City College of New York, 1960. Master of Business Administration, Rutgers University, 1965.
Manager North-East region Southern Gulf Utilities, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 1966—1967. Senior auditor General Electric Corporation, Schenectady, 1967—1972. Department general manager General Electric Credit Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, 1979—1983, vice president, 1980—1986, senior vice president, division general manager, 1984—1986.
President, Chief Executive Officer Abacus Real Estate Finance Group, Chicago, 1986—1995. Vice chairman Heller Finance Inc, 1987—1995. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Heller International Corporation, Heller Finance Inc., Heller International Group Inc., 1990—1995.
Group subsidiary Fuji Bank, Ltd., Chicago, 1986—1995.
Board directors Fuji Bank & Trust Company, Fuji Securities, Inc. Board governors American Jewish Committee, 1995, City Schools, Providence St. Mel School, Chicago, Chicago Alliance Latinos and Jews. Member advisory board Kellog School Northwestern University.
Member of Urban Land Institute.
Married Sandra Ruth Saul, August 21, 1960. Children: January Allen, Emily June, Jennifer Annual.