Burton Bernard

        The author, Burton Bernard, has been successful in a variety of business and personal ventures.  None of which prepared him for writing a book for children.  However, Burt never starts a project that is not carefully planned in every detail.  He is confident that his new book Wiggle Your Nose – Wiggle Your Toes will bring joy to many children and become a rewarding venture.

        Burt was born and raised in Chicago’s inner city.  After attending the University of Illinois, he joined the U.S. Navy where he was a 2ndClass Petty Officer aboard a destroyer.

        After leaving the Navy, Burt worked at a small company that developed infrared instruments for scientific and medical research.  As Burt learned more about the potential of infrared instrumentation, he started writing articles for technical and industrial magazines.  Eventually he wrote the book, ABC’s of Infrared.  He also has a U.S. Patent for a Temperature Control Technique using an infrared radiometer.  A Fortune 100 Company hired Burt to develop and market commercial laser products using previously classified information.

        Burt was now prepared and destined to be an entrepreneur.  With $2,000, Burt founded a multi-million-dollar laser corporation. He was Chairman and CEO for fourteen years. 

        Burt was a Director and President of the Laser Institute of America; President of San Francisco Theatre Guild; Director and Finance Chair of Access Sacramento and Director and Finance Chair of the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove. The Laser Institute of America elected Burt a Fellow. 

        Burt and his wife, Raquel, have been married for over 45 years. They are a perfect match. They are inseparable (except during any sporting event between Chicago and San Francisco).  They enjoy family gatherings with their five children, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Burt and Raquel love to travel.  They have visited 48 countries.