Background
Samek, Paul Herman was born on May 28, 1923 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Emil and Sophie (Rich) Samek.
Apparel manufacturing company executive
Samek, Paul Herman was born on May 28, 1923 in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Son of Emil and Sophie (Rich) Samek.
Student, University Wisconsin, 1942. Bachelor, Dartmouth University, 1945.
Actor Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia, 1939. Radio announcer Station WDAE, Tampa, Florida, 1947. Newspaper display salesman Tampa Daily Times, 1949.
Owner & operator, women's specialty shop Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1950—1957. Territorial buyer Sears, Roebuck & Company, Alhambra, California, 1957—1980. President Street Scene California Inc., Los Angeles, since 1980.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1944, PTO.
President & founder Big Brothers America, Jacksonville, Florida, 1961. Vice president, apparel industry division Save A Life, Los Angeles, 1970—1979, president, 1979—1981. Member of Dartmouth Club Florida (secretary 1960), Shriners Lodge, Masons Lodge.
Married Sibella Oursler, February 16, 1975 (divorced 1978). 1 child Benjamin George. Married Arlene Ellen Du Boff, December 22, 1979.
Stepchildren: Mark Rosman, Rene Rosman.