David Wheeler Thurston

Background

Thurston, David Wheeler was born on April 25, 1923 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Theodore K. and Kathryn M. (Wheeler) Thurston.

Education

Bachelor, Williams College, 1944.

Career

Retail sales, product manager General Foods Corporation, White Plains, New York, New York City, 1944-1955. Account executive McCann Erickson, Inc., 1955-1956. Vice president, account supervisor Lennen & Newell, Inc., 1956-1962.

Advertising and sales promotion manager Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1963-1965. Account supervisor Cunningham & Walsh, Incorporated, New York York City, 1965-1967. Executive vice president Broadcast Advertisers Reports, Inc., since 1967.

Achievements

• David Wheeler Thurston has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Rye (New York ) United Fund, 1962, Rye Board Education, 1974-1976. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1944. Member of Manursing Island (Rye).

Connections

Married Frances L. Davis, November 27, 1954. Children: Edward P., Charles W., Nancy G., James K.