Background
Lyon, George Robert was born on February 13, 1923 in New York City. Son of Gordon and Gladys (Dempsey) Lyon.
Lyon, George Robert was born on February 13, 1923 in New York City. Son of Gordon and Gladys (Dempsey) Lyon.
Student, City College of New York, 1943; student, Syracuse University, 1943.
With advertising department, Sterling Drug Company, 1939-1943; from staff to vice president, general manager, Fuller & Smith & Ross, 1947-1965; owner, founder, president, chairman, Conahay & Lyon, Inc., New York City, 1965-1980; chairman, Grey Conahay & Lyon (merger with Grey/2), New York City, 1980-1985; president, GRL Development Inc., 1985-1990.
Chairman Rigel Communications. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American Association Advertising Agencies (governor Eastern region) Clubs: Scarsdale Golf.
Married Jacqueline Jacobson, April 27, 1950. Children: Maureen, Patrice, Dana Jean.