R. Robert Kass

Background

Kass, R. Robert was born on March 28, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Betty (Rose) Kass.

Education

Bachelor, Washington Square College, 1947.

Career

Sales representative, David Grad Company. New York City, 1947-1948; executive, Paramount Corporation, New York City, 1948-1967; registered representative, Francis I. DuPont & Company. New York City, 1967-1970; executive vice president, Ronnie Jewelry Inc., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1970-1971; president, chief Executive officer, KassCo, Inc., Barrington, Rhode Island, since 1971.

Membership

Committeeman Republican Town Committee, Barrington, 1973-1974. With United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1945. PTO. Member Manufacturing Jewelers Sales Association American (director 1982-1987), International Jewelry Trade Association American (chairman 1989), Manufacturing Jewelers & Silversmiths of America (legislation committeeman 1986-1989), Fashion Jewelry Association American, Costume Jewelry Salesmen's Association, providence Jewelers Club, Masons, Shriner.

Interests

• Avocations: foreign languages, travel, tennis, biking, do-it-yourselfrepairs.

Connections

Married Geraldine Natalie Rothberg, October 19, 1947. Children: Stephanie, Leslie, Laura.

Father:

Joseph J. Kass

Mother:

Betty (Rose) Kass

Spouse:

Geraldine Natalie Rothberg

child:

Stephanie Kass

child:

Leslie Kass

child:

Laura Kass