Background
Lampen, Richard Jay was born on November 12, 1953 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of J. Oliver and Miriam Lampen.
Lampen, Richard Jay was born on November 12, 1953 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of J. Oliver and Miriam Lampen.
Bachelor, Johns Hopkins University, 1975; Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1978.
From associate to partner Steel Hector & Davis, Miami, Florida, 1978-1986, co-chairman corporation department, 1992-1995. Executive vice president, general counsel New Valley Corporation, 1995—2005. Managing director Salomon Brothers Incorporated, New York York City, 1986-1992.
Board directors Castle Brands Inc. Executive vice president Vector Group Ltd., Miami, since 1996. President, Chief Executive Officer CDSI Holdings Inc., since 1998, Ladenburg Thalmann Finance Services Inc., Miami, since 2006, Castle Brands Inc., since 2008.
Board directors New Valley LLC, 1995—2005, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, CDSI Holdings Inc., since 1997, Ladenburg Thalmann Finance Services Inc., since 2002, Trump Plaza Funding, Inc., Spec’s Music Inc., The International Bank of Miami, N.A., United States Can Corporation.
President Miami Children's Museum, 2000—2005. Chairman Ransom-Everglades School, 2004—2006. Member Florida Bar Association (chairman securities law committee 1985-1986), City Club.
Married Susan Matson, June 8, 1975. Children: Katharine, Caroline.