Background
Connolly, Charles Hastings was born on December 17, 1934 in New York City. Son of Charles Bernard and Grace Ann (Hastings) Connolly.
corporate communications executive
Connolly, Charles Hastings was born on December 17, 1934 in New York City. Son of Charles Bernard and Grace Ann (Hastings) Connolly.
AB, Fordham University, 1957. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1958.
Editor office magazine, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. New York City, 1958-1961; corporation communications manager, Columbia Records division Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1961-1964; director public affairs, planning and research, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1964-1982; vice president corporation communications, Whitman Corporation, Chicago, since 1982.
Chairman Chicago Council on Urban Affairs, 1987. Trustee St. Xavier College, Chicago, since 1989. Deacon Chicago United Church, since 1987.
Member Public Relations Society of America, Chicago Athletic Association.
Married Elise Lillian Meyer, January 9, 1960. Children: Douglas, Evan, David, Melissa.