Background
Surmanek, James was born on December 9, 1941 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Edward and Stephanie (Neciunskas) Surmanek.
Surmanek, James was born on December 9, 1941 in New York City, New York, United States. Son of Edward and Stephanie (Neciunskas) Surmanek.
Student, Queens College, 1965.
Mail room clerk Parade Magazine, New York City, 1958—1962, associate research director, 1962—1965. Various positions Ogilvy & Mather, New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles, 1966—1984, senior vice president, general manager Los Angeles, since 1984. Lecturer Ad Clubs, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego.
President P.S. 120 Parent-Teachers Association, New York City, 1975. Board directors Floral Park Civic Association, 1974—1976. Member of Los Angeles Ad Club, Chicago Ad Club (board member 1979-1981), American Mensa.
Married Paula Diane Bostic, November 22, 1983. Children: Keri Lin, Kimberly Jean.