George Robert Holmen

Background

Holmen, George Robert was born on May 3, 1933 in New York City. Son of George E. and Katherine J. (Smith) Holmen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Holy Cross College, 1955; Master of Business Administration, Dartmouth College, 1960.

Career

Account executive, Benton & Bowles, Inc., New York City, 1960-1964; with, William Esty Company, Inc., New York City, 1964-1975; senior vice president, management supervisor, William Esty Company, Inc., New York City, 1970-1975; executive vice president, general manager, McCann Erickson, Inc., New York City, 1975-1979; executive vice president, chief operating officer, Backer & Spielvogel, Inc., New York City, 1979-1986; chief Executive officer, Backer, Spielvogel and Bates, New York City, 1987-1989; also Chairman of the Board, Backer, Spielvogel and Bates, New York City.

Membership

Trustee Canterbury School, New Milford, Connecticut Served with United States Air Force, 1955-1958. Member of Whipporwill (Armonk, New York ). Milwaukee Athletic, Stratton Mountain Country.

Connections

Married Barbara Ann Jordan, August 22, 1959. Children: Britt Ann, Robert C., Mark E., Brigitte Annual.

Father:

George E. Holmen

Mother:

Katherine J. (Smith) Holmen

Spouse:

Barbara Ann Jordan

child:

Brigitte Annual Holmen

child:

Robert C. Holmen

child:

Mark E. Holmen

child:

Britt Ann Holmen