Background
Jontry, Jerry was born on May 19, 1911 in Chenoa, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles F. and Minnie B. (Reid) Jontry.
Jontry, Jerry was born on May 19, 1911 in Chenoa, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles F. and Minnie B. (Reid) Jontry.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1933.
Vice president Howland & Howland (newspaper representatives), 1933-1936, Nixon Newspapers, Wabash, Indiana, 1936-1942. West coast manager Esquire, Inc., 1945-1954. Vice president, advertising director Esquire magazine, 1954-1964, senior vice president, advertising director, 1964-1970.
President Esquire Public Group, 1970-1975. Also director Esquire Inc. President The Jonson Group Incorporated, New York York City, since 1975.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member of Town Tennis, University (New York City).
Married Mary McLaughlin, November 17, 1962. 1 son, Jonathan Charles.