Background
Dowling, James Hamilton was born on October 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Henry D. and Margaret (Hamilton) Dowlig.
Dowling, James Hamilton was born on October 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Henry D. and Margaret (Hamilton) Dowlig.
Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1957.
Writer, editor United Press International, New Orleans, 1957, Newsweek, Atlanta and New York City, 1958-1959, Associated Press, Chicago, 1960-1963. Public relations staff Mobil Oil Corporation, New York City, 1963. With Burson-Marsteller Inc., since 1964, general manager New York City, 1968-1970, Chicago, 1970-1975.
President Burson-Marsteller, New York City, 1975-1992, chief executive, 1988-1992, chairman board, since 1992.
Member executive committee President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control in Federal Government. Member development board Central Park Conservancy. Served with United States Marine Corps, 1952-1955.
Member Public Relations Society of America.
Married Julie Anne Pastor, April 7, 1958. Children: James Hamilton, Kenneth Edward, Tracy Anne.