Sherman Albert Bernard Sr. | |
|---|---|
 Bernard in his later years | |
| Louisiana Insurance Commissioner | |
| In office 1972–1988 | |
| Governor | Edwin Edwards Dave Treen |
| Preceded by | Dudley A. Guglielmo |
| Succeeded by | Douglas D. "Doug" Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1925 Schriever, Louisiana, US |
| Died | May 11, 2012 (aged 86) Marrero, Louisiana, US |
| Resting place | Garden of Memories in Marrero |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julia Speranza Bernard (deceased) |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Marrero, Jefferson Parish |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World 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]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rick Jervis, "Insurance chief up against Louisiana's past", March 30, 2008". usatoday30.usatoday.com. March 30, 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2013.