Background
Abrams, Philip was born on November 13, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Julius and Eva (Hodess) Abrams.
United States government official
Abrams, Philip was born on November 13, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Julius and Eva (Hodess) Abrams.
Williams College (Bachelor of Arts). University of Denver (Juris Doctor).
Superintendent, project manager Poley-Abrams Corporation, Brookline, Massachusetts, 1961, 1965-1966. Partner, treasurer Abreen Corporation, 1966-1981. General deputy assistant secretary Housing and Urban Development, Washington, 1981, assistant secretary for housing and federal housing commissioner, 1982-1983, under secretary, since 1983.
Member local board Selective Service System, Brookline, Mass, 1970-1974. Member Brookline Redevelopment Authority, 1971-1974, Governor Sargeant's Advisory Committee on Construction, Massachusetts, 1971-1972. Chairman Ward 5 Republican Committee, Newton, Mass, 1979-1981.
Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1961-1965. Member Associated Builders and Contractors (president 1975), National Construction Industry Council (chairman 1976-1977), Associated General Contractors, American Institute Constructors.
Married Rosalyn Merle Heifetz, August 23, 1970. Children: Mark Solomon, Jonathan Samuel, Daniel Jason.