Background
Berk, Roger G. was born on March 30, 1923 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of S. Bernard and Viola (Greenhut) Berk.
Berk, Roger G. was born on March 30, 1923 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of S. Bernard and Viola (Greenhut) Berk.
President, general manager, director Summit Radio Corporation, Akron, since 1947. Vice president, director Rogim, Inc., since 1947. President, director Radio and television Center of Akron, Inc., Group One Broadcasting Company, Dayton, Ohio, Group One Broadcasting Company of Texas, Dallas, Group One Broadcasting Company-West, Denver, Summit Radio Corporation.
Secretary, treasurer, director Hotelvision, Akron. Honorary chairman Acme-Zip Game. Director Akron Savings & Loan Company.
Trustee United Foundation of Summit County, Bluecoats, Inc., Akron Children's Hospital Medical Center, Akron Chamber Ballet, Children's Concert Society Akron. Member Ohio advisory board National Alliance Businessmen. Served with United States Army Air Force, infantry.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1946. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), League Ohio Sportsmen, Goals for Greater Akron Area, Fraternal Order Police Associations, Area Progress Board, Akron Chamber of Commerce, Stan Hywet Foundation, Akron Art Institute, Friends of Weathervane Theatre, Radio Advertising Bureau New York City (director), National Association Broadcasters. Clubs: Rotary (Akron University), Akron City (Akron University), Touchdown (Akron University), Rosemont Country (Akron University), Sharon Golf (Akron University), Hilltoppers (Akron University).
Harvard (past president).
Married Marilyn Miller, June 25, 1950. Children– Roger G., Ellen M., Robert C.