Background
Jacobsohn, Richard Harvey was born on August 12, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard G. and June S. (Portner) Jacobsohn.
Jacobsohn, Richard Harvey was born on August 12, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Howard G. and June S. (Portner) Jacobsohn.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1966; Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1968.
Marketing management trainee, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, 1966-1968; treasurer, American Slicing Machine, Chicago, 1968-1972; vice president, American Slicing Machine, Chicago, 1972-1976; president, American Slicing Machine, Chicago, since 1976; president, Redcoach Tours & Travel Ltd., Chicago, 1984-1996; president, Pro Sports Marketing, Inc., Chicago, 1987-1992; president, Simply The Best Sports, Chicago, since 1992. Instructor Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1986-1997. Board directors Gander Mountain, Inc., Wilmot, Wisconsin.
Co-chairman University Pennsylvania Secondary School Committee, Chicago, since 1986. Associate trustee University Pennsylvania. Member Direct Marketing Association, Chicago Association Direct Marketing (pres.1976-1977, Service award 1977).
Clubs: University Pennsylvania, Standard, Briarwood Country.
Married Rachel Weiss, December 18, 1966. Children: Dara L., Lela S.
