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Kobert, Norman Noah was born on April 15, 1929 in New York City. Son of Murray Hyman Kobert and Rose Winger.
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Kobert, Norman Noah was born on April 15, 1929 in New York City. Son of Murray Hyman Kobert and Rose Winger.
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, New York University, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Marquette University, 1959. Doctor in Commercial Science (honorary), London School of Economics, 1973.
Chief industrial engineering Consolidated Ldries, Newark, 1949-1952. Chief management engineering services Picatinny Arsenal, Dover, New Jersey, 1953-1955. Manager management engineering services Ordnance Corps United States Army, Washington, 1955-1957.
Assistant director Management Center Marquette University, Milwaukee, 1957-1961. Vice president Bayer, Kobert & McElrath, Detroit, 1961-1964. Executive vice president Stevenson, Jordan & Harrison, New York City, 1965-1972.
Principal N. Kobert & Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 1972. Board directors Lexington Industries, New York City. Director Entourage Broward Center for Performing Arts.
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Member American Institute Industrial Engineers, Society Advancement of Management, American Production and Inventory Society, Harbor Beach Surf Club, Entourage (vice president), Alpha Pi Mu, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Natalie Toby Tanhauser, November 23, 1955. Children: Robyn Beth, Roy Scott, Jay Stuart, Lisa Ellen.