Background
III, David Straus, was born on November 5, 1917 in Newark. Son of David Junior and Pauline (Schwartz) S.
III, David Straus, was born on November 5, 1917 in Newark. Son of David Junior and Pauline (Schwartz) S.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1939.
Account executive Lewin, Williams & Saylor, New York City, 1946-1952. Vice president Ovesey & Straus, 1952-1961, The Zlowe Company, New York City, 1961-1970. Senior vice president Marsteller, 1970-1974.
Executive vice president Schoenfeld/Straus, 1974-1986. Consultant David Block Advertising, Montclair, New Jersey, from 1986.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1942-1946, PTO. Member American Marketing Association (chairman Effie awards 1971, Effie award 1974).
Married Lizbeth S. Spero, November 26, 1947. Children: Robin Kanon, Martha Straus.