Gordon William Grossman

Background

Grossman, Gordon William was born on September 26, 1932 in Cleveland. Son of Clarence George and Helen Catherine (Swartzel) Grossman.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps regular scholar), Princeton, 1954; Fulbright scholar, Exeter U., England, 1954-1955.

Career

Senior vice president, marketing director, Readers Digest Association, Inc., Pleasantville, New York, 1958-1974; director, Readers Digest Association, Inc., 1967-1974; president, Gordon W. Grossman, Inc., Chappaqua, New York, since 1974. Director Select Magazines, 1966-1973.

Achievements

• Gordon William Grossman has been listed as a noteworthy Direct marketing consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Westchester Childrens Association, 1960-1968, American Cancer Society, Better Business Bureau Westchester. Served with United States Navy, 1955-1956. Member Direct Marketing Association Clubs: Princeton (New York City), Tiger Inn (Princeton, New Jersey).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, gardening.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Creel, June 19, 1954. Children– Linda Jeanne, Earl Martin.

Father:

Clarence George Grossman

Mother:

Helen Catherine (Swartzel) Grossman

Spouse:

Mary Ann Creel

child:

Linda Jeanne Grossman

child:

Earl Martin Grossman