Robin Lewis Farkas

Background

Farkas, Robin Lewis was born on October 13, 1933 in New York City. Son of George and Ruth (Lewis) Farkas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1954; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1961.

Career

From junior executive trainee to assistant store manager, Alexander's Department Stores, New York City, 1955-1959; staff consultant, Arthur D. Little Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1961-1963; president, Alexander's Rent-A-Car, 1963-1969; senior vice-president, director, treasurer, Alexander's Department Stores, 1963-1981; chairman of the executive committee, Alexander's Department Stores, 1976-1981; Chairman of the Board, Alexander's Department Stores, 1981-1993; chief Executive officer, Alexander's Department Stores, 1984-1993. Board directors Refac Technology Corporation, Noodle Kidoodle, Insignia Finance Corporation.

Membership

Member visiting committee on administration Harvard University, 1974-1977, member visiting committee Harvard College, 1983-1987. Member Association for Better New York. Vice president Mount Merchants Association, New York City, 1970-1982, president, 1983-1985.

Member governor's business advisory board Governor's School and Business Alliance, 1986-1990. Member National Democratic Finance Committee, 1974-1977. Chairman public safety committee New York Partnership, 1988-1990.

Treasurer New York Police Foundation, 1987-1988, vice chairman, 1989-1992, chairman since 1992. Chairman New York State Dormitory Authority, 1994-1995. Director New York State Real Estate Board 1996-1998.

Member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Defense Orientation Conference Association, Real Estate Board New York (co-chairman shopping center committee 1989-1993), Harvard Alumni Association (director 1995-1998), Harvard Club (Boston and New York City board managers 1992-1995), Harvard Business School (New York City), University Club, Beach Point Yacht Club, Harmonie Club, Teton Pines Country Club.

Connections

Married Suzanne Ellen Gold, July 5, 1959 (deceased August 1971). Children: Andrew Lawrence, Bradford Lewis. Married Carol S. Garner, October 17, 1972.

Adopted children: Judi Beth, Andrea Lee, Charles Hugh.

Father:

George Farkas

Mother:

Ruth (Lewis) Farkas

Spouse:

Suzanne Ellen Gold

Spouse:

Carol S. Garner

child:

Charles Hugh Farkas

child:

Andrew Lawrence Farkas

child:

Judi Beth Farkas

child:

Bradford Lewis Farkas

child:

Andrea Lee Farkas