Bud Konheim Explained

Bud Konheim
Birth Name:Bernard Brand Konheim
Birth Date:25 March 1935
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Death Place:Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Education:Phillips Exeter Academy
Alma Mater:Dartmouth College
Occupation:Businessman

Bernard Brand "Bud" Konheim (March 25, 1935 – April 13, 2019) was an American businessman. He was the co-founder and chief executive officer of Nicole Miller, a fashion company.

Early life

Bud Konheim was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy.[1] He graduated from Dartmouth College and served in the Marines.[2]

Career

Konheim co-founded Nicole Miller, a fashion company.[1] He served as its chief executive officer.[2]

Personal life

Konheim's son Eric died in a kayaking accident in 1991.[3]

in 2015, Konheim made major gifts to Rocky Mountain Institute (in honor of his son Eric) and Puppies Behind Bars (to aid returning veterans with PTSD). He also donated money in support of student scholarships at Phillips Exeter Academy and Dartmouth College.

Konheim died from injuries sustained from falling off of his bicycle on April 13, 2019.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile: Bud Konheim '53. Phillips Exeter Academy. May 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160520192208/http://www.exeter.edu/exeter_bulletin/12984_14623.aspx. May 20, 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Alumni Stories: Bud Konheim '57. Dartmouth College. May 12, 2016.
  3. Web site: The Eric Konheim Memorial Fund. Rocky Mountain Institute. May 12, 2016.
  4. Web site: Remembering Bud Konheim. Baker. Ashley. April 15, 2019. Fashion Week Daily.