Bernard Bronner of Bronner Brothers

Long before they became pillars of the community and men of the cloth, Nate and Bernard Bronner were once a funk band duo in the 1980s. Nate and Bernard released 4 albums as The Bronner Brothers. Nate wrote most of their songs, including “Pretty Boys,” “I’m Not That Bad,” and “A Man To Love”. The group was active from 1983 through 1987.

Bernard Bronner (pictured above in 1985) is now President of Bronner Brothers, one of the largest manufacturers of hair and skin care products for African Americans. He is also publisher of Upscale magazine, partner in Rainforest Films, and Show & Sales Director for the Atlanta-based Bronner Bros. He and his wife Shiela have 5 children.

Nate Bronner of Bronner Brothers

Rev. Nathaniel Hawthorne Bronner, Jr. (pictured above in 1985) is now Manufacturing Director for Bronner Brothers and Senior Pastor at the Ark of Salvation Church in Atlanta. He and his wife Simone have four children.

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