Sigmund Eisner
| Sigmund Eisner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sigmund Eisner February 14, 1859 Horazdiowitz, Bohemia, Austria |
| Died | January 1925 (aged 65) |
| Residence | Red Bank, New Jersey, USA |
| Occupation | Manufacturer |
| Spouse(s) | Bertha Weis (daughter of Elias and Hannah Weis (Red Bank, NJ) |
| Children | H. Raymond, J. Lester, Monroe, Victor |
| Parent(s) | Michael and Catharine (Brumel) Eisner |
Sigmund Eisner (February 14, 1859 – January 1925) was a prominent manufacturer and president of the Sigmund Eisner Company based in Red Bank, New Jersey. At one time (1922), this company was the exclusive manufacturer of uniforms for the Boy Scouts of America and the largest manufacturer of uniforms in the United States. He is also known as the great-grandfather of Michael Eisner, who was CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 1984 to 2005.
Sigmund Eisner was born in Austria to a Jewish family and educated in public schools there. At 21 years of age he came to the United States and founded the Sigmund Eisner Company.
The Sigmund Eisner Company started with only a few garments, but specialized in uniforms. With a central factory in Red Bank, New Jersey, branches were established in nearby towns Long Branch, South Amboy, and Freehold. As of 1922, the company had 2,000 employees, but during World War I the company’s roles swelled to 5,000 as the company handled contracts for the United States government as well as several foreign governments.
Eisner’s family was also involved in the company. As of 1922, Eisner’s sons H. Raymond and A. Victor were first and second vice-presidents, respectively.
Sigmund Eisner (and his family) took great interest in civic and social affairs. Sigmund was governor of the Monmouth Memorial Hospital and the State Home for Boys at Jamesburg, New Jersey. He was vice-president of the Red Cross of Monmouth County and water commissioner of Red Bank. He was a member of the American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Welfare Board of America, and the Zionist Committee of America. His personal interests led him to membership in the Free and Accepted Masons, Ancient Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and the Monmouth County Boat Club.
Sigmund married Bertha Weis and they had four sons: H. Raymond, J. Lester, Monroe, and A. Victor.
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