John B. Watkins

Background

Watkins, John B. was born on June 1, 1947 in Painesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Sam Roy and Elizabeth (Bomford) Watkins.

Education

Bachelor, University of Pennsylvania.

Career

Research analyst, ABC-television spot Sales, New York City, 1972; research director, ABC-television spot Sales, Chicago, 1972; account executive, Station World's Largest Store television, Chicago local sales manager, Station World's Largest Store television, Chicago account executive, ABC-television Spot Sales, Los Angeles and New York City sales manager, ABC television spot sales, Los Angeles general sales manager, Station WABC-television, New York City president, Capital Cities ABC National television Sales, New York City, since 1986.

Achievements

• John B. Watkins has been listed as a noteworthy Communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1969-1972. Member television Bureau Advertising (sales advising committee), International Radio and television Society, Adcraft.

Interests

• Avocations: coach hockey, soccer, play tennis, hockey.

Connections

Children: John Junior, Ned, Nelle.

Father:

Sam Roy Watkins

Mother:

Elizabeth (Bomford) Watkins

child:

Ned Watkins

child:

Nelle Watkins

child:

John Junior Watkins