James Hamilton Dowling

Background

Dowling, James Hamilton was born on October 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Henry D. and Margaret (Hamilton) Dowlig.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1957.

Career

Writer, editor, United Press International, New Orleans, 1957; writer, editor, Newsweek, Atlanta and New York City, 1958-1959; writer, editor, Associated Press, Chicago, New York., 1960-1963; public relations staff, Mobil Oil Corporation, New York City, 1963; with, Burson-Marsteller Inc., since 1964; general manager, Burson-Marsteller Inc., New York City, 1968-1970; general manager, Burson-Marsteller Inc., Chicago, 1970-1975; president, Burson-Marsteller, New York City, 1975-1992; chief executive, Burson-Marsteller, New York City, 1988-1992; Chairman of the Board, Burson-Marsteller, New York City, since 1992.

Achievements

• James Hamilton Dowling has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of 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 American.

Connections

Married Julie Anne Pastor, April 7, 1958. Children: James Hamilton, Kenneth Edward, Tracy Anne.

Father:

Joseph Henry D. Dowlig

Mother:

Margaret (Hamilton) Dowlig

Spouse:

Julie Anne Pastor

child:

Tracy Anne Dowling

child:

Kenneth Edward Dowling

child:

James Hamilton Dowling