Gustav Gumpert

Background

Gumpert, Gustav was born on November 28, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hibbard Gustav and Lillian (Heebner) Gumpert.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Lehigh University, 1944. Reporter, Allentown (Pennsylvania) Morning Call, 1945-1946. Associate editor Musical Digest, New York City, 1946-1949.

Health education director Department Public Health, Philadelphia, 1950-1952, health information officer, 1952-1960.

Writing unit head public relations department SmithKline Beecham Beecham Beecham, Philadelphia, 1962-1963, manager writing, editorial services, 1965-1966, manager planning, editorial services, 1966-1973, director special projects, 1973-1978,director creative sers., 1978-1989. Retired, 1989.

Career

Reporter Allentown Morning Call, Pennsylvania, 1945—1946. Associate editor Musical Digest, New York City, 1946—1949. Health education director Department Public Health, Philadelphia, 1950—1952, health information officer, 1952—1960.

Writing unit head public relations department SmithKline Beecham Beecham, 1962—1963, manager writing, editorial services, 1965—1966, manager planning, editorial services, 1966—1973, director special projects, 1973—1978, director creative service, 1978—1989. Retired, 1989.

Achievements

• Gustav Gumpert has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President board Planned Parenthood Association Philadelphia, 1960—1962. Board directors Foundation Study Cycles, 1959—1960. Member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Father:

Hibbard Gustav Gumpert

Mother:

Lillian (Heebner) Gumpert