Background
Griesé, John William was born on January 19, 1931 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of John William and Anne Bosman (Faison) Griesé.
Griesé, John William was born on January 19, 1931 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of John William and Anne Bosman (Faison) Griesé.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Middlebury (Vermont) College, 1953. Master of Arts (Fulbright fellow), U. Philippines, 1954. Postgraduate Princeton University, 1954-1955.
Trainee, then account executive Benton & Bowles, Inc., New York City, 1955-1959. Accountexec., then account supervisor Ogilvy, Benson & Mather, Inc., New York City, 1959-1962. From account supervisor to vice president D'Arcy Advertising Company Inc., New York City, 1962-1965.
Vice president, then president Bolte Advertising Companies, Hartford, Connecticut, 1966-1973. Owner, president Griesé Companies Inc., outdoor advertising, Stonington, Connecticut, 1973^. Partner Grebolt Realty Company, 1973^, Griesé Advertising Company of Southeastern Connecticut, 1981^, J.C. Realty, 1983^.
Member New Canaan Zoning Board Appeals, 1968-1970. Member Outdoor Advertising Association American(director), Institute Outdoor Advertising (past governor), Outdoor Advertising Association Connecticut (president 1970-1984), Outdoor Advertising Association New York (director), Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: New Canaan Country.
Married Celia Bolté, August 28, 1954. Children: John William III, Nicole Anne Reinholt, Melissa B. Griesé LaMont.