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artist public relations executive writer

David Finn, American public relations executive, writer, artist. Board directors Jewish Theological Seminary American; member National Trust for Humanities; treasurer Business Committee for Arts; Member of International Public Relations Association, American Institute Graphic Arts (past director), American Federation Arts, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Kappa Tau Alpha (honorary).

Background

Finn, David was born on August 30, 1921 in New York City. Son of Jonathan and Sadie (Borgenicht) Finn.

Education

Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1943.

Career

Co-founder, Ruder Finn, Inc., New York City, 1948; president, Ruder Finn, Inc., New York City, 1956-1968; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Ruder Finn, Inc., New York City, since 1968; also board directors, Ruder Finn, Inc., New York City. Adjunct associate professor New York University.

Achievements

  • David Finn has been listed as a notable public relations executive, writer, artist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

All works

Membership

Board of directors Institute Advanced Studies in Humanities, MacDowell Colony, Institute for Future, Artists for Environment Foundation, International Center Photography, American College Switzerland, Jewish Theological Seminary American. Member of advisory county National Endowment for Humanities. Treasurer Business Committee for Arts.

Served to First lieutenant A.C. Army of the United States, 1944. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Federation Arts, American Institute Graphic Arts (past director), International Public Relations Association, Kappa Tau Alpha (honorary).

Connections

Married Laura Zeisler, October 20, 1945. Children: Kathy, Dena, Peter, Amy.

Father:
Jonathan Finn

Mother:
Sadie (Borgenicht) Finn

Spouse:
Laura Zeisler

child:
Peter Finn

child:
Amy Finn

child:
Kathy Finn

child:
Dena Finn