Background
Hardy, Jerome Spilman was born on January 2, 1918 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Son of Cleo Clinton and Irene (Johnson) Hardy.
Hardy, Jerome Spilman was born on January 2, 1918 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Son of Cleo Clinton and Irene (Johnson) Hardy.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland., 1939.
Member highway education board, Automotive Safety Foundation, 1939-1943;
partner, Harris & Hardy (S.A., public relations firm), 1946;
executive, Doubleday & Company. New York City, 1947-1959;
vice president for advertising, Doubleday & Company, 1956-1959;
founder, public, Time/Life Books, New York City, 1959-1964;
also vice president corporation. Public, Life magazine, 1964-1970;
executive vice president, Dreyfus Corporation, 1970;
president, Dreyfus Corporation, 1970-1980.
Board directors Encyclopedia British, H.S. Stuttman, Essex Life Company Inc. Chairman Investment Company Institute, 1976-1978.
1st vice chairman Salk Institute Served from private to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member of University, Sky (New York City). Augusta National Golf, Pine Valley Golf, Country of New Canaan.
Married Betty St. Clair, December 13, 1946. Children: Martha, James, Douglas, Gordon, Quentin.