Background
Stern, Gerald Joseph was born on November 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Abraham and Mary (Spivak) Stern.
Stern, Gerald Joseph was born on November 1, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Abraham and Mary (Spivak) Stern.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Illinois, 1949.
Subscription sales promotion Esquire Magazine, Chicago, 1949-1950. Vice president, creative director Marvin Gordon & Associates, 1950-1954. President, chief executive officer Stern, Walters/Earle Ludgin, Inc.
(advertising), Chicago, Beverly Hills, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 1954, formerly chairman board, chief executive officer, now retired. Board director Advance Leasing Corporation, Ted Bates Advisory Inc. Member National Committee Improving Advertising.
Board directors Off-the-St. Club. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Association Advertising Agencies (treasurer Chicago division 1973), National Advertising Review Board, Chicago Advertising Club, Twin Orchard Country Club (director, vice president).
Married Sally R. Welham, May 28, 1950. Children: Larry S., David J.