Sherman A. Bernard

Sherman Albert Bernard Sr.
Bernard in his later years
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
In office
1972–1988
GovernorEdwin Edwards
Dave Treen
Preceded byDudley A. Guglielmo
Succeeded byDouglas D. "Doug" Green
Personal details
Born(1925-06-10)June 10, 1925
Schriever, Louisiana, US
DiedMay 11, 2012(2012-05-11) (aged 86)
Marrero, Louisiana, US
Resting placeGarden of Memories in Marrero
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulia Speranza Bernard (deceased)
Children6
Residence(s)Marrero, Jefferson Parish
OccupationBusinessman
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II

Sherman Albert Bernard Sr. (June 10, 1925 – May 11, 2012) was an American businessman from Jefferson Parish in the New Orleans suburbs, who served from 1972 to 1988 as the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance. He is mainly remembered for having served twenty-six months in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to extortion in federal court in connection with his job duties.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Jim Bradshaw, "Louisiana's seen several jailed state officials", October 2002". capitolwatch.reallouisiana.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "Rick Jervis, "Insurance chief up against Louisiana's past", March 30, 2008". usatoday30.usatoday.com. March 30, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2013.