Background
Schmertz, Herbert was born on March 22, 1930 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Max and Hetty (Frank) Schmertz.
public relations and advertising executive
Schmertz, Herbert was born on March 22, 1930 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Max and Hetty (Frank) Schmertz.
AB, Union College, 1952; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Union College, 1977; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1955.
With, American Arbitration Association, New York City, 1955-1961; general counsel, assistant to director, Federation Mediation and Conciliation Svc., New York City, 1961-1966; with, Mobil Oil Corporation, New York City, since 1966; president, Mobil Shipping and Transportation Company, 1973-1974; vice president public affairs, Mobil Oil Corporation, 1974-1988; president, The Schmertz Company, Inc., New York City, since 1988; president, The Schmertz Company, Inc., Washington, since 1990.
Appointee President's Commission on Broadcasting to Cuba, United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. Member advisory council New York University School Arts. Board directors United Service Organizations Metropolitan New York City.
Trustee Media Institute. Board governors Media and Society Seminars Columbia University Graduate School Journalism. Served with Counter Intelligence Corps United States Army, 1955-1957.
Member Council Foreign Relations, New York Athletic Club.
Children: Anthony, Lexy, Nicole, Thomas, Conor.