Background
O'Connor, Neal William was born on August 25, 1925 in Milwaukee. Son of Arthur J. and Helen (Radell) O'C.
O'Connor, Neal William was born on August 25, 1925 in Milwaukee. Son of Arthur J. and Helen (Radell) O'C.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Syracuse University, 1949.
With, N.W. Ayer Inc., New York City, 1949-1980;
vice president, manager New York service, N.W. Ayer Inc., 1962-1965;
president, N.W. Ayer Inc., 1965-1973;
Chairman of the Board, N.W. Ayer Inc., 1973-1976;
chief Executive officer, N.W. Ayer Inc., 1966-1976;
chairman of the executive committee, N.W. Ayer Inc., 1976-1980. Past director Advertising Council. Past chairman American Association Advertising Agilysys.
Past president Consumer Research Institute.
President Foundation for Aviation World War I, since 1980. Past chairman and president League of World War I Aviation Historians. With infantry Army of the United States, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Beta Theta Pi, Alpha Delta Sigma. Clubs: Pretty Brook Tennis, Wings (New York City).
Married Nancy K. Turner, July 8, 1950. Children: Robert W., Thomas N., David J.