his sons. The Reserve Primary Fund ceased operations on September 17, 2008 in relation to the collapse of the Lehman Brothers. Politics In 2001, Bent was the Republican candidate for Nassau County Executive. Before he was chosen as the Republican candidate, he received the endorsement of the Conservative Party and ran with little assistance from the county's Republican Party. Promising to improve the county's financial situation and work for a salary of $1 a year, he lost to Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi. Personal life Bent has two sons with his wife Nancy. In 1980, he endowed Bent Hall, a seat of the St. John's University College of Business. Bent serves as a Trustee Emeritus for St. John's University, where he is also a member of The Founders Society. He has also given guest lectures at New York University, The Wharton School, and Harvard University. See also Reserve Primary Fund References External links The Reserve Fund Information about the 2001 election, from Anton News Double Rock Corporation People from Great Neck, New York St. John's University (New York City) alumni Living people Great Neck North High School alumni 1937 births