Carl N. Singer (September 6, 1916 – August 7, 2008) was an American businessman, investor and

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. He specialized in trouble-shooting, identifying problems associated with business management, and restoring financial stability to business organizations. Singer served on the board of directors for over 30 companies, including Equipment Company of America, Vermont Contract Furnishings Co., Canrad, Inc.,

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, and PeopleClaim.com. He also held executive roles with Sealy, Inc., Scripto, Inc., the B.V.D. Company and

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-based institutional investment company. Singer served as a board of trustees member at

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, and was an active member of the Friends for Life at the

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, and the Renaissance Group of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. As a result of his philanthropy, was recognized by the Center for Medical Education at the University of Miami. In 2007, he was awarded the honorary degree of

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by the Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at

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in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Singer died on August 7, 2008, a month before his 92nd birthday. His wife of 69 years, Marion S. Singer, died in 2011. He is survived by two children, David and Phyllis, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Finance and Industry, and Who's Who International.

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2007 Commencement at Nova Southeastern University

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