John Hill Porter

Background

Porter, John Hill was born on October 22, 1933 in Kane, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hugh Clinton and Louise (Hill) Porter.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1955; postgraduate, University of Minnesota, 1956-1957.

Career

Account executive, Benton & Bowles, New York City, 1955, 57-59; senior vice president, Ogilvy & Mather, New York City and London, 1959-1970; director public affairs, United States Peace Corps, Washington, 1970-1972; chairman, Porter Novelli, Washington, 1972-1986; chairman, Porter Novelli, New York City, 1986-1992; chairman, Omnicom Puerto Rico Network, since 1989.

Achievements

• John Hill Porter has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board overseers School Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1982-1987. Trustee University of Pennsylvania, 1980-1986, Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, 1987-1989, 90-. With United States Army, 1955-1957.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis; fishing.

Connections

Married Sandra Van Fossen, August 25, 1956 (divorced 1981). Children— John, Allison, Gardiner. Married Louise Bertels, August 15, 1981.

Children— Campbell, Colin.

Father:

Hugh Clinton Porter

Mother:

Louise (Hill) Porter

Spouse:

Sandra Van Fossen

Spouse:

Louise Bertels

child:

John Porter

child:

Campbell Porter

child:

Allison Porter

child:

Gardiner Porter

child:

Colin Porter