Background
Center, Allen Harry was born on October 17, 1912 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Dewey and Louise Christina (Pecinovsky) Center.
educator electronics company executive
Center, Allen Harry was born on October 17, 1912 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Dewey and Louise Christina (Pecinovsky) Center.
AB, Knox College, 1933. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1936.
Apprentice New York Times, New York City, 1933—1936. Assistant advertising manager American Chicle, Long Island City, 1936—1946. Director public relations Parker Pen Company, Janesville, Wisconsin, 1946—1952.
Vice president public relations Motorola, Chicago, 1952—1973. Distinguished resident lecturer San Diego State University, from 1974. Served United States Air Force, 1943-1946, PIO.
Member of International Public Relations Association, Public Relations Society America (Gold Anvil award, Outstanding Educator award), Masons.
Married Nancy S. Stirton, April 23, 1948. Children: Douglas A., Dean M., Laurie E.