Harvey R. Blau
Harvey R. Blau | |
|---|---|
| Born | Harvey R. Blau November 14, 1935 |
| Died | January 19, 2018) (age 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of Griffon Corporation |
| Spouse | Arlene Joan Garrett |
| Children | Stephanie Blau Kramer Melissa Blau Victoria Blau Orlin |
| Relatives | Edward J. Garrett (father-in-law) Ron Kramer (son-in-law) |
Harvey R. Blau (November 14, 1935 – January 19, 2018) was an
Instrument Systems Corporation).[1] He became a practicing attorney in New York in 1961,[1] and in 1966 was the founding partner of the law firm Blau Kramer Wactlar & Lieberman PC in Jericho, New York.[2]
Biography
Blau was born to a
LL.M. from New York University School of Law, Blau clerked for Judge Irving Ben Cooper and worked as Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York in the mid-1960s.[4][5]
Blau joined
CEO in 1983.[7][8][9] Under Blau's leadership, ISC grew to a large diversified conglomerate whose wholly owned subsidiaries produced garage doors, clothing, specialty plastics, and aerospace and defense electronics. He transformed the company by accelerating a divestiture and cost-cutting plan, strengthening profitable existing lines of business, and aggressively seeking new business.[10] In 1995, Blau renamed ISC as Griffon Corporation, a name inspired by the mythical half-eagle, half-lion symbolizing the combined strengths of the company's different subsidiaries.[11] Blau retired as CEO in March 2008 and was succeeded by Ron Kramer, who had married Blau's daughter Stephanie in 1992.[12] Kramer had served on the company's board of directors since 1993 and was elected Vice Chairman in 2003.[9][13][14]
In addition to his role at
Legal Aid Society's Annual Servant of Justice Awards Dinner.[16]
Blau's commitment to public service is evident in his extensive involvement in local government. He served as mayor, deputy mayor, and trustee of the Village of Old Westbury, New York. In these roles, Blau worked to address community needs, promote development initiatives, and enhance the quality of life for residents.
Personal life
In 1964, he married Arlene Joan Garrett, the daughter of
CEO Edward J. Garrett, in a Jewish ceremony at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.[5] The couple had three children: Stephanie (married to Ron Kramer), Melissa Blau, and Victoria Blau Orlin (married to Paul Orlin).[3] Blau died on January 19, 2018, at age 82.[3] Services were held at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Executive Profile: Harvey R. Blau". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ "Company Overview of Blau Kramer Wactlar & Lieberman PC". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ New York Times. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "33rd Annual Servant of Justice Awards Dinner Program" (PDF). Legal Aid Society. 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Miss Arlene J. Garrett Bride of Harvey Blau". New York Times. March 22, 1964. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ Rabb, Charles (May 20, 1974). "Unhappy Shareholders Torpedo Loans". Newsday. p. 29. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- New York Times. March 11, 1982. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ "Griffon Corporation". International Directory of Company Histories. 34. 2000. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "Board Members". Griffon Corp. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ Incantalupo, Tom (July 28, 1983). "Jericho Firm Escapes Financial Hole". Newsday. p. 45. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ "Doors, Diapers and Defense: Griffon Corp. Switches Name, Shifts Directions". Newsday. March 20, 1995.
- New York Times. April 12, 1992. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ Bernstein, James (March 18, 2008). "Griffon gets new credit line, CEO". Newsday. pp. A48. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ^ "Griffon Corporation Names Ronald J. Kramer Chief Executive Officer". PR Newswire. March 17, 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ISBN 9781593374433.
Harvey R. Blau aeroflex.
- ^ "Annual Awards Dinner". Legal Aid Society. Retrieved 13 October 2015.