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Bennett Greenspan
Born
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.
Alma materUniversity of Texas
M.B.A. from Rice University
Occupation(s)Founder and CEO of FTDNA
Known forGoCollege.com, Genealogy by Genetics LLC, lecturer, writer
RelativesRobin Greenspan, wife
WebsiteFacebook page
FTDNA page

Bennett Greenspan is an entrepreneur and lifelong genealogy enthusiast. He founded Family Tree DNA, a Houston, Texas company dedicated to using genetics for personal ancestry, in 1999. He presently serves as its President and CEO.

As part of his involvement in genetic genealogy, Greenspan has given well over a thousand talks, lectures and interviews to various organizations both public and private. He helped revolutionize the way genetics is used by public genealogists in providing privacy of testees, projects, programs, support and cost effective DNA testing. He has lead the way with teaching the implications of DNA testing through education and Genomic counseling for genealogists.

Greenspan is also one of the group administrators of the Israelite Samaritans DNA Project. In April 2006, Greenspan stated, in regarding to DNA,[1]

We all have a storybook within ourselves, the real challenge is figuring our how to read it.

Family

Greenspan's father was Maurice I. "Bud" Greenspan (October 2, 1926 - July 16, 2009) who served with the U.S.Army's 43rd Infantry Division in the Pacific during World War II. "Bud" married Rosalie about 1951 and had the following children;[2]

  • Bennett Greenspan who married Robin.
  • Jim Greenspan who married Wendy.

Bennett Greenspan was born in Omaha, Nebraska and moved to Texas in 1980. He graduated from the University of Texas. He received his M.B.A. from Rice University.[1]

Corporation & company affliation

The following Houston, Texas based corporations are associated with Greenspan.[3]

  • Genealogy by Genetics Gp, LLC the parent company of Family Tree DNA; Greenspan is listed as a manager and member.
  • Pno ltd lists Greenspan as a General Partner.[3]
  • Pno Management, LLC has Greenspan and his FTDNA Executive Vice President Max Blankfeld as managers.[3]
  • Dna Traits, LLC Blankfeld is listed as the Principal and manager of Dna Traits, LLC with Greenspan as a manager.[3]
  • PN2 Gp, LLC Greenspan, with others, is listed as a Director.[3]
  • Rbf, Inc. (inactive) Greenspan is listed as a director with Robin Greenspan.[3]
  • GoCollege Greenspan is listed as Chief Executive Officer of this 1997 founded dotcom company.[4]

Family Tree DNA

FamilyTree DNA Logo - Founded by Bennett Greenspan

Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), founded in 1999, operational in April 2000, is a commercial genetic genealogy company based in Houston, Texas with its partner laboratory, Arizona Research Labs, housed at the University of Arizona. Family Tree DNA offers analysis of autosomal DNA, YDNA, and mtDNA to individuals for genealogical purposes based on DNA samples collected using a cheek swab method with a kit supplied by Family Tree DNA to its customers. All samples once submitted are stored at Arizona Research Labs for future testing and archiving of DNA samples collected from family members.[5] In February 2009, Family Tree DNA announced that they, in partnership with the National Geographic Genographic Project, have tested over 500,000 kits.[6]

Partnerships

African DNA

Founded by Henry Louis Gates, African DNA[7] combines DNA testing with genealogical research.[8]

DNA Ancestry & Family Origin

DNA Ancestry & Family Origin[9] is a genetic genealogy testing partnership between Family Tree DNA and Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences. Their website is available in both English and Arabic.[10]

iGENEA

Family Tree DNA has a European partnership with iGENEA.[11] Their website is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.[12]

myHeritage

A dynamic partnership with myHeritage was launched in November 2008. myHeritage is a genealogical and family social networking website that produces online and PC based genealogy software.[13]

“We’re proud to work with MyHeritage to bring DNA testing to a much wider, global audience. The phenomenal size and reach of the global MyHeritage family network will create new horizons in collecting DNA data, helping many more people discover their ancestral origins.” Bennett Greenspan[14]

National Geographic Genographic Project

Family Tree DNA is the testing company for all public participation in the Genographic Project.

Personal interviews

The following are sample interviews given.

Articles by Greenspan

The following are sample articles written.

FTDNA Press reviews

Sample Press reviews done.

  • February 2008 David Paterson, Lt. Governor of New York, was interviewed on “New York Now” about his experience with genetic genealogy. Family Tree DNA provided the testing.[18]
  • November 2008 In a New York Post article, they were the testing company used by Latino youths who were exploring their diverse genetic heritage.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b Gibbens, Pam (2006). "Talk of The Town - At Familytree DNA, it's all Relative". Greater Houston Weekly / Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Maurice I. "Bud" Greenspan". Omaha World-Herald, Omaha.com. 2009. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Sagewire Research (2012). "Bennett Greenspan". Sagewire Research LLC. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)
  4. ^ GoCollege.com (1997). "GoCollege". GoCollege.com. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  5. ^ Family Tree DNA, Homepage
  6. ^ Family Tree DNA Website, Press Release February 11, 2009
  7. ^ African DNA
  8. ^ Harvard Professor Joins Forces with Family Tree DNA Michigan Chronicle, December 6, 2007
  9. ^ DNA Ancestry & Family Origin
  10. ^ DNA Ancestry Website, Homepage
  11. ^ iGENEA
  12. ^ iGENEA Website, Homepage
  13. ^ myHeritage Website, Blogs & Press Releases November 2008
  14. ^ Japhet, Gilad (2012). "MyHeritage Brings DNA Testing to the Global Community". UtahBusiness.com. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
  15. ^ Family tree project helps trace deep history MSNBC November 21, 2005
  16. ^ Famous Haplogroups ISOGG
  17. ^ Family Tree DNA Website, News
  18. ^ The Lt. Governor’s DNA: A Citizen of the World Times Union, February 12, 2008
  19. ^ Shirley Valasquez, What's In Your Genes: DNA Testing is the Rage Among Latinos New York Post, November 12, 2008
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