Background
Hobler, Atherton W. was born on September 2, 1890 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward and Harriet (Wells) Hobler.
Hobler, Atherton W. was born on September 2, 1890 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward and Harriet (Wells) Hobler.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois, 1911.
With Appleton Manufacturing Company, Batavia, Illinois, successively as credit manager, advertising manager and sales manager, 1911-1917. Account executive Vice-President Gardner Advertising Company, St. Louis, 1917-1925. Vice-president and partner Erwin, Wasey & Company, advertising, New York City, 1925-1932.
President Benton & Bowles, Inc., advertising, New York City, 1932-1942, chairman board, 1942-1952, chairman of the executive committee, 1952-1962, founder chairman, from 1962. Elected chairman board of American Association of Advertising Agencies, 1940.
Clubs: Union League, University (New York City).
Married Ruth Windsor, March 30, 1914. Children: Edward Windsor, Wells Atherton, Virginia (deceased), Herbert Windsor.