Founder and Chairman of Marlo Furniture, the Washington, D.C. area’s largest furniture retailer and one of America’s top 70 furniture retailers. Established and supported Benefits From The Heart, the Marlo Furniture Employee Benefits program. It’s real test of sincerity came when an unscrupulous money manager stole over $1,000,000 from the fund. Louis Glickfield personally replaced the $1,000,000 from his own savings so that none of his employees would be harmed by this dreadful act. Was a starting offensive and defensive guard on Central High School’s Championship Team, and was named an All-High and All-Met offensive and defensive first string guard, the highest athletic honor a high school athlete could achieve in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Played semi-professional football for Car Credit with some of the best football players in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area from 1952 through 1956. Playing in this league was a great experience and the team generated a record of 105-6. Played 4-wall Class A handball from 1956 through 1971, appearing in many local, regional and state tournaments and participating in 1966 in the U.S. National Handball Association Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. Served as the President of the Home Furnishings Representative Association (representing Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia) in 1965. Recipient of the first ever Innovator Award as well as the Most Productive Retailer of the Decade and Retailer Of The Decade awards from the Home Furnishings Representative Association in 1976. Induction into the Furniture Hall of Fame by the Home Furnishings Representative Association (representing Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia) in 1988. The Eagle Trophy awarded to him is inscribed. "For setting your sights and soaring only where eagles dare – higher and higher in pursuit of excellence. For having soared far above all standards by which anyone can be measured.” Recipient of the National Humanitarian Award in 1982 from the Furniture, Bedding & Allied Industries Division of the United Jewish Appeal Federation for devoted efforts and commitment to advancing the quality of life for Jewish people everywhere. Supported his wife Marilyn’s own involvement in many organizations, including her role as past President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Hebrew Home, President of the Women’s Division of Israel Bonds, and her volunteer and fundraising activities for the United Jewish Appeal Federation, B’nai B’rith, Haddassah, Hebrew Home and many others. Co-Recipient with his wife Marilyn of the National Award As Man & Woman Of The Year in 1992 from the Anti-Defamation League, presented at the largest Jewish fundraiser of the year. The evening raised over $250,000 in contributions from the attendees.