Background
Bortel, Francis John Van was born on June 2, 1921 in Macedon, New York, United States. Son of Peter Marvin and Margaret (Blankenberg) Van Bortel.
Bortel, Francis John Van was born on June 2, 1921 in Macedon, New York, United States. Son of Peter Marvin and Margaret (Blankenberg) Van Bortel.
Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1952.
Instructor, University of Chicago, 1952-1954; director research, McCann-Erickson, Chicago, 1954-1965; director, Western Region Marplan, Chicago, 1965-1969; president, Western Region Marplan, 1969-1970; executive vice president, McCann Erickson, Inc., New York City, 1970-1986; executive vice president, Van Bortel Associations, Rye, New York, 1986-1989.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Sigma Xi. Clubs: Coveleigh (Rye, New York ), Apawamis (Palmyra, New York ).
Married Dorothy Matilda Greey, August 18, 1953.