[T1S1] Respondent first Jew to serve on board of Duquesne Club; gives family background; Respondent's siblings, their careers; growing up, living in McKeesport; family Orthodox; Jewish education; Bar Mitzvah. Respondent mentions undergraduate degree in business administration, graduate law degree from University of Pittsburgh; first job; marriage to Janet Papernick; their children. Respondent talks about religious life in McKeesport; children's religious observances. Respondent lists membership including B'Nai Brith, United Jewish Federation. Respondent mentions anti-Semitism during childhood. Respondent tells story how he became employed with EGC; hired by John Brown; Jewish communities misconception about EGC. Respondent recalls Brown's, Respondent's quick ascent up corporate ladder; lists their positions; resigning his position as CEO in 1995; involvement with executive committee of EGC; EGC's view toward Jews. Respondent mentions his 2 trips to Israel, one with Pittsburgh Symphony. Respondent recalls being first Jewish member of Duquesne Club's board of directors; serving as chairman of admissions. Respondent talks about serving on board of Seton Hill; describes importance of their Holocaust Center which instructs professors how to teach abouth the Holocaust.
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