Former and Current Directors and Officers of the Tamkin Foundation
William W. “Bill” Tamkin
1901-1973
Founder of Tamkin Foundation. Ukrainian immigrant; Prominent Los Angeles businessman; Founder, President of Tamkin Towel Service, which serviced Los Angeles City Schools, LA Dodgers, LA Rams and area hospitals. Founding director of multinational hospital conglomerate American Medical International (AMI); Founder, director, officer of TGT Petroleum; Real estate investor; President, Sunair Home for Asthmatic Children
Dr. S. Jerome “Jerry” Tamkin
1926-2010
Inventor, Entrepreneur, Businessman, Prolific Investor and Philanthropist. Invented explosive gas detector for use in submarines during World War II and became one of youngest commissioned officers in US Navy at age 16. Young executive at US Rubber, Waste King Appliances. Founded Professional Research Incorporated (PRI) (medical education) and Buffalo Resources (oil and gas exploration and production). Founding director of multinational hospital conglomerate American Medical International (AMI); Founder, former director, officer of TGT Petroleum. Owner, developer of numerous real estate and business ventures including Hastings Ranch Shopping Center in Pasadena and Crescent Tower Apartments in Beverly Hills; Founder, former General Partner of real estate investment firm Dr. SJ and JD Tamkin Family Limited Partnership; Active philanthropist and grantor of seven Tamkin Charitable Trusts.
Robert M. “Bob” Tamkin
1932-2009
Los Angeles Businessman; Founder and President of major Hollywood travel agency Personality Travel and Tours
Joel P. “Jack” Tamkin
1936-2014
Los Angeles Businessman; Founder and President of entertainment industry services Studio Fan Mail, Tamkin Color, Tamkin Associates Public Relations, Thumbs Up merchandising; Former Officer with TGT Petroleum
Thelma Brandel Tamkin
1902-1987
Homemaker and matriarch of Tamkin Family; Beloved wife of William W. Tamkin and mother of Jerome, Robert and Joel; Active in Sunair Home for Asthmatic Children; Midway Hospital Charity Gift Shop
Steven M. “Steve” Tamkin
President, director, Tamkin Foundation, Inc.; Chief Executive, Tamkin Asset Management; Manager, Tamkin Family LLC; Manager, Tamkin Family Holdings, LLC; Former Director, Officer, TGT Petroleum Corporation; Airline Captain
Douglas W. “Doug” Tamkin
Chief Financial Officer, Tamkin Foundation, Inc; Founder, President, Artivation Company
William J. Tamkin
Intern, Tamkin Foundation, Inc.; Graduate, California State University Northridge; Assistant Manager, Tamkin Family Holdings, LLC; Commercial Pilot