Background
Simmons, Chester Robert was born on July 11, 1928 in New York City. Son of Leonard and Rose (Suffin) Simmons.
consultant communications executive
Simmons, Chester Robert was born on July 11, 1928 in New York City. Son of Leonard and Rose (Suffin) Simmons.
Bachelor, University Alabama, 1950. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1951.
With, Sports Programs, Inc., New York City, 1957-1961; vice president, Sports division ABC, New York City, 1961-1964; vice president, Sports division NBC, New York City, 1964-1977; president, Sports division NBC, New York City, 1977-1979; president, chief Executive officer, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, Inc., Bristol, New York City, Connecticut, 1979-1982; commissioner, United States Football League, New York City, 1982-1985; consultant, Madison Square Garden Network, New York City, since 1987. Consultant British Satellite Broadcasting, London Champion television, Ltd., London,1989-, Single Room Occupancy/Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Promotions, since 1990. Adjunct Professor University of Southern California, Columbia, since 1988.
With United States Coast Guard, 1951-1954.
Married Harriet Ann Krobalski, December 23, 1956. Children: Pamela, Jed, Peter, Nicole.