Background
Firestone, Jon was born on November 21, 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John M. and Evelyn (Levin) Firestone.
Firestone, Jon was born on November 21, 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John M. and Evelyn (Levin) Firestone.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1966.
Media planner, Kenyon & Eckhardt, Detroit, 1966-1969; media planner, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, New York City, 1969-1972; vice president, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, New York City, 1972-1983; senior vice president, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, New York City, 1983-1987; president, chief Executive officer, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, Minneapolis, since 1987. Board directors Saga Communications.
Board directors Minnesota Taxpayers Association, St. Paul, since 1989. Member executive committee International Special Olympics, Minneapolis, 1989-1991. Member centennial committee Minnesota State Parks, Minneapolis, 1990-1991.
Member marketing advisory committee University Iowa. Member American Association Advertising Agencies (board governors since 1991), Advertising Federation Minnesota (board directors since 1992).
Married Jan Marie Bateman, November 7, 1964. Children: Jed, Johanna.