Stephen Goldring
American businessman (1908–1996)
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Stephen Goldring (1908 – 1996) was an American businessman, chairman of the Sazerac Company, and head of the family that owns Sazerac.
Stephen Goldring | |
|---|---|
| Born | William A. Goldring 1908 |
| Died | 1996 (aged 87–88) |
| Title | Chairman, Sazerac Company |
| Spouse | Mathilde "Teal" Goldring |
| Children | William Goldring |
Personal life
Stephen Goldring was born in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Newman Goldring, who started in the alcoholic drinks industry in 1898.[1][2] The family moved to Chicago during Prohibition, but later returned to Florida.[2]
Career
In 1944, Goldring founded the Magnolia Marketing Company with Malcolm Woldenberg, his long-time business partner.[3]
Personal life
Goldring was Jewish.[4][3] He was married to Mathilde "Teal" Goldring.[5] Their son William Goldring is chairman of Sazerac.[5]
In 1957, Stephen and Mathilde Goldring created the Goldring Family Foundation.[4] After Woldenberg's death, he also oversaw the Woldenberg Foundation.[3] He concentrated on health, welfare, education, and the arts, and supported Tulane University, University of New Orleans, Jewish Federation of New Orleans, the Anti-Defamation League, Temple Sinai, Henry S. Jacobs Camp, Touro Infirmary, the Audubon Institute, and the United Way.[3]
Goldring died in 1996.[2]
