Richard Donald Mendelson

Background

Mendelson, Richard Donald was born on December 2, 1933 in New York City. Son of George and Martha (Goodman) Mendelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, 1955; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1959.

Career

Assistant attorney general, New York State Department Law, New York City, 1959-1970; vice president, treasurer, Petry television, New York City, 1971-1975; vice-president, director corporation development, Katz Communications, Inc., New York City, 1975-1977; senior vice president operations, Katz Communications, Inc., New York City, 1977-1979; senior vice president, chief finance officer, Katz Communications, Inc., New York City, 1979-1981; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Katz Communications, Inc., New York City, 1981-1982; president, chief operating officer, Katz Communications, Inc., New York City, 1982-1989; free-lance writer, since 1989.

Achievements

• Richard Donald Mendelson has been listed as a noteworthy communications company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Employee Stock Ownership Association American (president 1987-1988, board directors), Ballen Isles Country Club (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.l board directors 2000-2006, president 2006).

Connections

Married Marilyn Miller, July 28, 1956. Children: Sandra, Kenneth.

Father:

George Mendelson

Mother:

Martha (Goodman) Mendelson

Spouse:

Marilyn Miller

child:

Sandra Mendelson

child:

Kenneth Mendelson