Background
Farrell, William Randolph was born on August 5, 1907 in Munising, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank G. and Bessie (Penglase) Farrell.
Farrell, William Randolph was born on August 5, 1907 in Munising, Michigan, United States. Son of Frank G. and Bessie (Penglase) Farrell.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1930.
Account executive Campbell-Ewald, Detroit, 1930-1933. Field service representative A. C. Nielsen Company. New York City, 1933-1938, vice president, 1938-1943.
Vice president Benton & Bowles, 1943-1945, Kastor, Farrell, Chesley & Clifford, 1945-1947.
1st vice president Ward Wheelock Company, Philadelphia, 1947-1954. Manager advertising Monsanto Company, Saint Louis, 1954-1955, director advertising, 1955-1959, director marketing services, from 1959.
Past Chairman of the Board Audit Bureau Circulations.
Member Better Business Bureau Greater Saint Louis Incorporated. (Executive Board), Association Better Business Burs. International (governor), National Better Business Bureau Advertising.
Club.
Clubs: Old Warson Country (Ladue, Missouri).
Married Jane Cook, March 19, 1934. Children: William R., Nancy, John.