Ralph J. Gerson
Director/Board Member at Business Council for International Understanding
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Ralph J.
Gerson is currently the Vice Chairman at Business Council for International Understanding, Director-William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, Director & Officer-Large at Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc., Director at Detroit Economic Club, Director at US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc., Director at U.S.-Russia Business Council, and Trustee at The Henry Ford.
Previously, he was the Chairman at OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc., Director & Executive Vice President at Guardian Industries Corp., Commerce Director at State of Michigan, Partner at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Principal at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, and President at Guardian International, Inc. Mr. Gerson received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his graduate degree from London School of Economics & Political Science, and his graduate degree from The University of Michigan Law School.
Ralph J. Gerson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Business Council for International Understanding
 Business Council for International Understanding Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council for International Understanding is a strategic partner for businesses and governments. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company helps build the infrastructure of a thriving world by facilitating relationships, partnerships, and international understanding. The CEO of the company is Peter Tichansky. | Director/Board Member | - |
| University of Michigan | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc.
 US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc. operates advocacy groups. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Director/Board Member | - |
U.S.-Russia Business Council
 U.S.-Russia Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services U.S.-Russia Business Council operates as a trade association. It provides business development, dispute resolution, government relations, and market intelligence services to its American and Russian member companies. The company represents the interests of 300 member companies operating in the Russian market. U.S.-Russia Business Council was founded in 2000 and is located in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Henry Ford
 The Henry Ford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Henry Ford is a non-profit organization, which engages in operating museum and other educational centers. Its properties include the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Giant Screen Experience. The company was founded by Henry Ford and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
 Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Detroit Suphony Orchestra operates is an American orchestra firm. The firm’s performance schedule includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, Neighborhood trumpeter, and collaborations with chart-topping musicians from Smokey Robinson to Kid Rock. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Detroit Economic Club
 Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ralph J. Gerson
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OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc.
 OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells active matrix liquid crystal displays. Its principal market AMLCDs is commercial and military avionics. GD Investments Corp., a Delaware Corp, owns 80% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the company. The company has manufactured AMLCDs and sensors at its manufacturing facility in Northville Township, Michigan. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Northville, MI. | Chairman | 2012-09-20 |
Guardian Industries Corp.
 Guardian Industries Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Guardian Industries Corp. manufactures float glass and fabricated glass products. It offers services for commercial, residential and automotive applications. The firm's products include architectural, residential, interior, energy and insulation glass. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. | Director/Board Member | 2011-01-01 |
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Training of Ralph J. Gerson
| The University of Michigan Law School | Graduate Degree |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | Graduate Degree |
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc.
OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables OIS Optical Imaging Systems, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells active matrix liquid crystal displays. Its principal market AMLCDs is commercial and military avionics. GD Investments Corp., a Delaware Corp, owns 80% of the issued and outstanding common stock of the company. The company has manufactured AMLCDs and sensors at its manufacturing facility in Northville Township, Michigan. It was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Northville, MI. | Consumer Durables |
Guardian Industries Corp.
Guardian Industries Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Guardian Industries Corp. manufactures float glass and fabricated glass products. It offers services for commercial, residential and automotive applications. The firm's products include architectural, residential, interior, energy and insulation glass. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. | Process Industries |
| Guardian International, Inc. | Industrial Services |
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP
 Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP provides legal services. The firm's areas of practice includes appellate, litigation, business and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, government contracts, internal investigations, labor and employment, oil and gas patent, trademark and copyright infringement, product liability and toxic tort securities litigation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| State of Michigan | Government |
Business Council for International Understanding
Business Council for International Understanding Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council for International Understanding is a strategic partner for businesses and governments. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company helps build the infrastructure of a thriving world by facilitating relationships, partnerships, and international understanding. The CEO of the company is Peter Tichansky. | Commercial Services |
US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc.
US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc. operates advocacy groups. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Commercial Services |
U.S.-Russia Business Council
U.S.-Russia Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services U.S.-Russia Business Council operates as a trade association. It provides business development, dispute resolution, government relations, and market intelligence services to its American and Russian member companies. The company represents the interests of 300 member companies operating in the Russian market. U.S.-Russia Business Council was founded in 2000 and is located in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
U.S.-Spain Council, Inc.
 U.S.-Spain Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services U.S.-Spain Council, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It aims to promote stronger ties between the corporate leaders, government officials, and leaders in education and culture of United States of America and Spain. The organization was founded by Albert Gore and Jose Maria Aznar in May 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Commercial Services |
The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Henry Ford is a non-profit organization, which engages in operating museum and other educational centers. Its properties include the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Giant Screen Experience. The company was founded by Henry Ford and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI. | Consumer Services |
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Detroit Suphony Orchestra operates is an American orchestra firm. The firm’s performance schedule includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, Neighborhood trumpeter, and collaborations with chart-topping musicians from Smokey Robinson to Kid Rock. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Consumer Services |
Detroit Economic Club
Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
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