Background
Harwood, Jerry was born on June 19, 1926 in Jersey City. Son of Louis and Dorothy (Cohen) Horowitz.
Harwood, Jerry was born on June 19, 1926 in Jersey City. Son of Louis and Dorothy (Cohen) Horowitz.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Long Island U., 1949; Master of Arts, New York University, 1953.
Technology instructor, United States Bureau Census, 1950-1951; vice president, associate research director, Kenyon & Eckhardt Advertising, New York City, 1962-1966; senior vice-president, director research, Needham, Harper & Steers Advertising, New York City, 1966-1973; senior vice president, group research director, Benton & Bowles Advertising, New York City, 1975-1988; marketing consultant, Short Hills, New Jersey., since 1988; member, Census Advisory Committee, 1976-1983. Adjunct associate professor New York University Graduate School Business, 1984-1985.
President Temple B'nai Jeshurun, 1980-1982, Jewish Family Svc. of MetroWest, 1984-1987, New Jersey Jewish News, 1992-1995. Vice president Mental Health Association Essex County, since 1992. Member Essex County Child Placement Review Board, since 1988.
Board of directors American Jewish Committee, since 1996. Member American Marketing Association (founder Effie awards, Advertising Effectiveness Awards Program, president New York City chapter 1970-1971, national vice president public policy and issues 1973, national vice president marketing research 1981-1982, member editorial board 1992-1998, chairman Marketing Hall of Fame since 1995), National Association Jewish Family and Children Agilysys (president since 1997, trustee HIAS 1997-1998).
Married Ruthella Zimmerman, June 25, 1950. Children: Robin Jill, Dean Brook.