Background
Ruben, William Samuel was born on June 23, 1927 in New York City. Son of Nathaniel Benjamin and Bertha Teresa (Stein) Ruben.
Ruben, William Samuel was born on June 23, 1927 in New York City. Son of Nathaniel Benjamin and Bertha Teresa (Stein) Ruben.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Syracuse University, 1950.
Executive trainee, buyer, Dey Brothers, Syracuse, New York, 1950-1954; staff assistant-senior vice president, Allied Stores Corporation, New York City, 1954-1958; with, Jordan Marsch-Florida, Miami, since 1958; general merchandise manager, Jordan Marsch-Florida, 1962-1964; managing director, Jordan Marsch-Florida, 1964-1966; president, Jordan Marsch-Florida, 1966-1979; Chairman of the Board, Jordan Marsch-Florida, 1979-1983; president, Bonwit Teller, New York City, 1983-1989; president, William Ruben, Inc., New York City, since 1989. Board directors Carnival Cruise Lines Inc.
President United Way of Dade County, 1979. Member stategic planning committee United Way American. Chairman Dade County Co-ordinating Council, since 1979.
Member Governor's Revitalization Board, since 1980. Board directors Florida Philharmonic, 1980-1981. Board overseers Parsons School of Design, since 1986.
Chairman National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, 1983-1988. Board directors Theatre for a New Audience, Concordia Chamber Symphony. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1945-1946.
Member Florida Retail Federation, Greater Miami Chamber of C. (vice president since 1979) Clubs: Standard, Sky, Jockey, New World Center.
Children: Michaele, Marc.