Background
Bertman, Richard Jay was born on April 9, 1934 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward and Bessie (Levine) Bertman.
Bertman, Richard Jay was born on April 9, 1934 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward and Bessie (Levine) Bertman.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1956; Bachelor of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1961; Master in Architecture, University of California-Berkeley, 1965.
Associate, David Abrahams & Associations, Boston, 1961;
project manager, Hugh Stubbin and Associations, Cambridge, 1962-1965;
founder, principal, Cognitive behavioral therapy-Childs Bertman Tseckares and Casendino Inc., Boston, since 1967. Teacher Boston Architectural Center, 1961-1971. Assistant professor Rhode Island School Design, 1965-1967.
Secretary Massachusetts Architectural Registration Board, 1977, vice chairman, 1978. Chairman Massachusetts Architectural Registration, 1979. Member review committee National Architectural Accrediting Board, 1979.
Member exam writing committee National Council Architectural Registration Bds., since 1979.
Trustee Society Preservation New England Antiques. Member City of Boston Environmental Committee. Member Boston Back Bay Architectural Commission, since 1979, chairman, since 1982.
Board directors Boston Architectural Center, since 1978, secretary, since 1982. Served with United States Army, 1958. Fellow American Institute of Architects.
Member Boston Society Architects (director 1977-1979).
Married Sandra Lee Borkum, July 5, 1959. Children: Jonathan Morris, David Laurence, Louisa Anne.