Richard C. Ockerbloom

Background

Ockerbloom, Richard C. was born on December 19, 1929 in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Carl F. and Helen C. (Haraden) Ockerbloom.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Northeastern University, 1952. Doctor Public Service (honorary), Westfield State College, 1989. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Northeastern University, 1995.

Career

With, Boston Globe, since 1948; salesman, Boston Globe, 1955-1963; assistant national advertising manager, Boston Globe, 1963-1970; national advertising manager, Boston Globe, 1970-1972; assistant advertising director, Boston Globe, 1972-1973; advertising director, Boston Globe, 1973-1977; vice president marketing and sales, Boston Globe, 1977-1981; executive vice president, Boston Globe, since 1981; general manager, chief operating officer, Boston Globe, 1984-1986; president, chief operating officer, Boston Globe, 1986-1993; vice chairman, Boston Globe, 1993-1994. Retired; retired Chairman of the Board, Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers.

Achievements

• Richard C. Ockerbloom has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Winchester Hospital, United Way Massachusetts Bay. Vice chairman board trustees Northeastern University. Member advisory board University Massachusetts, Boston.

With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member Algonquin Club (president ), Winchester Country Club, Phi Kappa Phi. National Honor Society.

Connections

Married Anne Joan Torpey, September 17, 1955. Children: Catherine, Carl (deceased), Gail, Mark, John, Peter.

Father:

Carl F. Ockerbloom

Mother:

Helen C. (Haraden) Ockerbloom

Spouse:

Anne Joan Torpey

child:

Carl Ockerbloom (deceased)

child:

Catherine Ockerbloom

child:

Gail Ockerbloom

child:

Peter Ockerbloom

child:

John Ockerbloom

child:

Mark Ockerbloom