Background
Jones, Abbott C. was born on August 14, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Catron and Lois (Sauters) Jones.
Jones, Abbott C. was born on August 14, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Catron and Lois (Sauters) Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, Principia College, 1956; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1958.
Salesman, Carnation Company, 1959-1960; account executive, Benton & Bowles, New York City, 1960-1963; with, Ogilvy & Mather, New York City, 1963-1977; senior vice-president, director, Ogilvy & Mather, New York City, 1973-1977; senior vice president, general manager, Foote, Cone & Belding, New York City, 1977-1982; president, Foote, Cone & Belding, Associated Communications Companies, New York City, 1982-1986; president, chief operating officer, Foote, Cone, Belding Communications, Inc., New York City, 1986-1989; private consultant practice, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1989-1990; managing director, AdMedia Corporation Advisors, Inc., New York City, since 1990.
Served with United States Army, 1958-1959. Member of Boca Grande, Belle Haven.
Married Carol Donahue, June 29, 1957. Children: Cynthia, Alison, Hilary.