Background
Fisher, Max Martin was born on July 15, 1908 in Pittsburgh. Son of William and Mollie (Brody) Fisher.
Fisher, Max Martin was born on July 15, 1908 in Pittsburgh. Son of William and Mollie (Brody) Fisher.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1930. Doctor of Laws, Ohio State University, 1971. Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Bar-Ilan University, Israel, 1967.
Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Michigan State University, 1971. Doctor of Business Administration, Albion College, 1968. Doctor Humanities, Detroit Institute of Technology, 1969.
Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Gratz College, 1971. Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Eastern Michigan University, 1973. Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Hebrew Union Colleges.
Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Jewish Institute Religion, 1975. Doctor of Hebrew Literature, Yeshiva University, 1976.
Chairman board, Aurora Gasoline Company, Detroit, 1932-1959; Chairman board, Fisher-New Center Company, Detroit, 1964-1973. Director Comerica Inc., Taubman Company.
Board directors Sotheby's United Jewish Appeal, 1965-1967, New Detroit, Inc., 1968-1970. President Council Jewish Federations, 1969-1972. Chairman board governors Jewish Agency for Israel, 1971-1983.
Special consultant President Nixon on Volunteer Action, 1969-1970. Honorary chairman United Foundation Detroit. Board directors Sinai Hospital of Detroit.
Chairman board directors Detroit Renaissance. Member American Petroleum Institute (director 1957-1974) Clubs: Harmonie (New York City). Chicago; Franklin Hills Country.
Standard, Economic (Detroit) (director). Palm Beach Country.
Married Marjorie Switow, July 1, 1953. Children– Jane Fisher Sherman, Mary, Phillip, Julie Fisher Cummings, Marjorie Fisher Aronow.