Fred Ohebshalom
Fred Ohebshalom | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 23, 1952 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | B.A. Pace University |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
| Known for | Founder of Empire Management |
| Spouse | Yvonne Ohebshalom |
| Children | Richard Ohebshalom Sandy Ohebshalom Alex Ohebshalom Stephanie Ohebshalom |
Fred Ohebshalom (born 1952) is an American real estate developer, philanthropist and CEO & founder of Empire Management.[1][2]
Biography
Ohebshalom was born to an Iranian Jewish family in Teheran, Iran. In 1964, he emigrated to the United States where he graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from Pace University.
In 1975, he founded Empire Management in Rego Park, Queens. Today, the business has evolved into one of the leading property owners and developers in Manhattan.[3]
Philanthropy
Ohebshalom sits on the boards of the Iranian American Jewish Committee and of the Beth Hadassah Iranian Jewish Center.[4] He has also served as president of the Sephardic Heritage Alliance[5] and represents the Iranian community on the board of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. He is a benefactor of the Parviz Ohebshalom Cancer Pain and Palliative Medicine Clinic at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem (named in honor of his brother) and Meir Panim which is dedicated to feeding hungry Israelis.[6] He was an early founder of the Beth Hadassah Synagogue in Great Neck, New York.[7]
Personal life
Ohebshalom lives in Kings Point, New York[6] with his wife Yvonne; they have four children: Richard, Sandy, Alex and Stephanie. His son Alexander serves as Vice President at Empire Management.[8]
References
- ^ "Empire Management- About". Empire Management. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "SHAI Gala Celebrates 26 Years Of Service". Great Neck Record. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Empire Management- Bios". Empire Management. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ "Beth Hadassah Synagogue of Great Neck History". Beth Hadassah Synagogue of Great Neck. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
- ^ New York Times: "LONG ISLAND JOURNAL; Circling the Welcome Wagons" By MARCELLE S. FISCHLER December 5, 1999
- ^ a b Meir Panin Organization: "Iranian Jewish Community Gathers to Support Meir Panim" January 25, 2012
- ^ Beth Hadassah Synagogue: "History of Beth Hadassah" retrieved July 19, 2014
- ^ [1] retrieved August 7, 2018