Background
Offen, Neil Harvey was born on May 22, 1944 in New York City. Son of Morris and Sophie (Lerner) Offen.
Offen, Neil Harvey was born on May 22, 1944 in New York City. Son of Morris and Sophie (Lerner) Offen.
Bachelor, Queens College, 1965. Juris Doctor, George Washington University, 1968.
Federal management intern Agency for International Development United States Department State, Washington, 1967—1968, program analyst, 1968—1969. Legislation administrative assistant Republican C.H. Wilson, 1969—1971. Legal counsel Direct Selling Association, 1971—1977, president, since 1977.
Executive committee American Retail, 1983—1990, Council Better Business Bureau, Ethics Resource Center, 1980—1986. Advisory board Center National Policy.
Vice-chairman Direct Selling Education Foundation, since 1977. Delegate White House Conference Small Business, 1980. Co-chairman board directors Democratic National Committee Business Council.
Member of Democratic Business Council (board directors, executive committee since 1984), American Retail Federation (board directors 1978-1990), American Society Association Executives 1984-1988, (vice-chairman 1987-1988, Certified Appreciation 1980), District of Columbia Bar Association, GeorgeTown Club, National Capital Democratic Club, International Club, Capitol Forum Club, Capitol Hill Club, Bethesda Racquet and Health Club.
Married Carolyn Sue Jennings, April 26, 1974. Children: Meredith, Michael.