Background
Wilkerson, James Platt was born on October 16, 1914 in Miamisburg, Ohio, United States. Son of Oscar and Miriam (Wampler) Wilkerson.
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James Platt Wilkerson
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James Platt Wilkerson, American advertising executive. Recipient Amherst medal for eminent service, 1952. Chairman Amherst College alumni fund committee, 1954-1955. Member International Wine and Food Society (chairman 1975-1979), Royal Agricultural Society (governor) Clubs: New York Yacht; Reform (London).
Education
Graduate, Lawrenceville School, 1933. Bachelor, Amherst College, 1937.
Career
With Young & Rubicam, Incorporated, New York York City, 1940-1968, senior vice president, 1959-1964, director international division, 1959-1963, director client services United States, from 1963, executive vice president, 1964-1968. President Star Stations, Inc., Omaha, 1968-1971. Vice chairman Marsteller, Inc., 1968-1982.
Achievements
Membership
Chairman Amherst College alumni fund committee, 1954-1955. Member International Wine and Food Society (chairman 1975-1979), Royal Agricultural Society (governor) Clubs: New York Yacht. Reform (London).
Connections
Married Audrey Olena, October 13, 1939 (divorced). Children: Ann, Cathlyn, Robin. Married Audrey Anne Potter, June 21, 1961.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
American
Education
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1933
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1937
Career
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1940 - 1968
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1968 - 1982
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1968 - 1971