Background
Ekstract, Richard Evan was born on February 20, 1931 in New York City. Son of Mack David and Mildred (Last) Ekstract.
Ekstract, Richard Evan was born on February 20, 1931 in New York City. Son of Mack David and Mildred (Last) Ekstract.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Temple University, 1953; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1958-1959.
Director promotions, Technicolor New York Corporation, 1956-1958; president, Audio Times, Inc., New York City, 1959-1984; president, Certificate in Superior Studies Publications (formerly Audio Times Inc.), New York City chairman, Certificate in Superior Studies Publications (formerly Audio Times Inc.), New York City, 1984; president, Viare Public, New York City, 1981-1992; founder, chairman, Home Office Associations.
Founder Audio Hall of Fame, 1961, Video Hall of Fame, New York City, 1973. Trustee New Museum Contemporary Art, 1982. Sponsor, patron Metropolitan Opera.
International associate Guggenheim Museum. Patron Museum Modern Art. Member Atrium Club.
Married Claudia Sue Tucker, January 20, 1955 (divorced 1964). Children– Janet, Steven, Michael. Married Eileen Jaffe, August, 1990.