Salvatore J. Zizza

Background

Zizza, Salvatore J. was born on November 19, 1945 in Francofonte, Italy. Son of Carmelo and Gregoria (Mazzarino) Zizza. came to the United States, 1956.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, St. John's University, 1967. Master of Business Administration, St. John's University, 1972.

Career

Assistant manager, Chemical Bank, New York City, 1967-1971; assistant secretary, American Bank & Trust Company. New York City, 1972-1973; president, Mortgagee Affiliates, New York City, 1973-1978; owner, president, Zizza & Company Ltd., New York City, since 1978; president, chief operating officer, director, Nico, Inc., New York City, since 1978; president, chief operating officer, director, Lehigh Group Inc., New York City, since 1985; chairman, Initial Acquisition Corporation, 1993; chairman, The Bethlehem Corporation, 1995. Director Gabelli, Equity-Growth-Asset Funds, Multimedia and Convertible Securities.

Achievements

• Salvatore J. Zizza has been listed as a noteworthy Diversified company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board Governors Columbus Citizens Committee, New York City, 1980. Board directors National Italian American Foundation, Washington, 1986. Member Young Mortgage Bankers Association, Real Estate Board of New York, Young President Organisation.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing; tennis.

Connections

Married Deborah Ann Bright, September 24, 1983. Children: Robert Carl, Gregory Thomas, Christopher John.

Father:

Carmelo Zizza

Mother:

Gregoria (Mazzarino) Zizza

Spouse:

Deborah Ann Bright

child:

Christopher John Zizza

child:

Gregory Thomas Zizza

child:

Robert Carl Zizza