Background
Reed, J. Walter was born on March 14, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Philip and Kate (Lichtman) Reed.
Reed, J. Walter was born on March 14, 1933 in Brooklyn. Son of Philip and Kate (Lichtman) Reed.
Master of Science in Mathematics, Brooklyn College, 1956.
Accounting clerk, Katz Agency, New York City, 1956-1957; estimator, time buyer, Harry B. Cohen, Inc., New York City, 1957-1960; time buyer, Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1960-1962; broadcast supervisor, Lawrence C. Gumbinner, New York City, 1963; media supervisor, Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1963-1969; associate media director, Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1969-1974; vice president media director, Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1974-1978; senior vice president media and administrative services, Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1978-1981; senior vice president, deputy general manager, Foote, Cone & Belding Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1981-1987 senior vice president, corporation director spot broadcasting, Foote, Cone & Belding Communications, Inc., New York City, 1987-1990; president, J. Walter Reed Advertising & Media Cons., since 1990. Board directors Walstrom/FCB.
Member budget advisory committee Roslyn School District, 1969-1979. Vice president Strathmore Civic Association, 1972-1974. Commissioner civil preparedness Village of East Hills, New York, 1973-1974.
With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Association Advertising Agencies (chairman radio/television committee), International Radio and television Society, Radio/television Arts and Sciences.
Married Eileen Zucker, December 22, 1957. Children: Lauren Beth, Philip.
