Background
Wert, Lawrence Joseph was born on May 27, 1956 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Son of Ronald J. and Joan (Damore) Wert.
Wert, Lawrence Joseph was born on May 27, 1956 in Berwyn, Illinois, United States. Son of Ronald J. and Joan (Damore) Wert.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Wisconsin, 1978.
Media buyer, planner, Leo Burnett Advertising, Chicago, 1978-1979; account executive, Station KABC-television, Los Angeles, 1980-1983; account executive, ABC-television National Sales, Chicago, 1983-1984; senior account executive, ABC-television National Sales, New York City, 1984; local sales manager, Station World's Largest Store -television, Chicago, 1985-1989; president, general manager, Station WLUP-AM-FM, Chicago, since 1989. Officer Arbitron Advisory Council.
Board of directors Children's Brittle Bone Foundation, Chicago, since 1984. General chairman Little City Foundation '90 Fundraiser, Chicago. Chairman annual Jim Shorts CharityGolf, since 1989.
Member Broadcast Advertising Club, Radio Broadcast Committee (vice president).
Married Julia Anne Arneson, August 25, 1984. Children: Kathryn Ellis, Kristina Joanne, Sara Elizabeth, Charles Damore.