Background
Jessar, Jonathan Sander was born on November 27, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and Betty (Salsburg) Jessar.
Jessar, Jonathan Sander was born on November 27, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph and Betty (Salsburg) Jessar.
Bachelor of Arts, Temple University, 1966. Journalist, Anchorage Daily Times, 1967-1969. Public relations specialist General Foods Corporation, White Plains, New York, 1969-1972.
Associate director public affairs Soap and Detergent Association, New York City, 1972-1973.
Senior vice president Hill & Knowlton, Washington, 1973-1981. Executive vice president, director Gray and Company, Washington, 1981-1983.
Executive vice president, general manager Burson-Marsteller, Washington, 1983-1989. Vice chairman Cassidy and Associations, Washington, from1989.
Journalist Anchorage Daily Times, 1967—1969. Public relations specialist General Foods Corporation, White Plains, New York, 1969—1972. Associate director public affairs Soap & Detergent Association, New York City, 1972—1973.
Senior vice president Hill & Knowlton, Washington, 1973—1981. Executive vice president, director Gray & Company, 1981—1983. Executive vice president, general manager Burson-Marsteller, 1983—1989.
Vice chairman Cassidy and Associates, 1989. With United States Army, 1966-1969.
Member communications steering committee Greater Washington Board Trade, 1982—1987. With distinguished advisory committee American University School Communications, 1986. Member of Media Foundation, Public Relations Society America, International (Washington), Capitol Hill, Pi Lambda Phi.
Married Gayle Harrison, November 10, 1979.