Background
Hernstadt, William H. was born on November 21, 1935 in New York City. Son of William L. and Alma (Cunningham) Hernstadt.
State Senator broadcasting executive
Hernstadt, William H. was born on November 21, 1935 in New York City. Son of William L. and Alma (Cunningham) Hernstadt.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1957.
With, Globus, Inc., 1960; With, Master of Arts Lomasney & Company, 1961; staff security analyst, Alleghany Corporation, New York City, 1962-1967; assistant treasurer, Alleghany Corporation, 1965-1967; registered representative, Bruns, Nordeman, Rea & Company. New York City, 1967-1970; owner-manager, Alvernie Apts., 1970-1971; Chairman of the Board, general manager, Nevada Indiana Broadcasting Corporation operator, Station KVVU-television, Henderson-Las Vegas, 1971-1979; president, Station WKAT Hernstadt Broadcasting Corporation, Miami, Florida, 1980-1986; chairman, Information Technology Resources Pte. Ltd., Singapore, since 1990.
Republican Town Meeting, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1965-1969. Member Nevada Senate, 1976-1984. Board directors Clark County Apartment Owners Association, treasurer, 1972, president, 1973.
Board directors Nevada Apartment Association, 1977-1981, Clark County chapter American Cancer Society, 1970-1972. Board directors Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 1974-1986, vice president, 1979-1982, president, 1982-1983. Board directors Nevada Kidney Foundation, 1979-1984, vice president, 1980-1984.
Member Harmonie Club of New York, American Club of Singapore.
Married Jerene Yap, September 1985. Children: Hayley May, David Justin, Zoe Claire. Children by previous marriages: Ruth Ellen, Edward William, Liane Winifred, Stephanie Elizabeth.