Eichler, David K., 1913-2003

David Kemble Eichler (1913-2003) was a real estate agent and "popular local personality" in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Mazzaccaro). After receiving a BA from Franklin & Marshall College, at the age of 23 Eichler was named head of the English Department at Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia. He enrolled at Harvard University in 1940 to pursue a PhD in philosophy, but instead transferred to the business school and earned an MBA in 1943. He was conscripted into the Air Force during World War II, then moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked for the Far Eastern Commission to help democratize post-War Japan. (Lear).

Eichler returned to Chestnut Hill and started a real estate office with partner Bill Moffly in Chestnut Hill in 1960. It became very successful and as their staff grew, they opened satellite offices in nearby communities. Eichler continued on his journalistic bent, writing opinion pieces for The Chestnut Hill Local newspaper. (Mazzaccaro).

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