Background
Johnson, Robert Bruce was born on September 10, 1912 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edward and Kristine (Anderson) Johnson.
Johnson, Robert Bruce was born on September 10, 1912 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edward and Kristine (Anderson) Johnson.
AB, Colorado College, 1934.
Advertising supervisor, Proctor & Gamble, 1939-1942; director public relations, Marshall Field & Company, Chicago, 1945-1949; sales promotion manager, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, 1949-1956; vice-president, director merchandising, Harshe-Rotman, Inc., Chicago, 1956-1957; managing director, State St. Council, Chicago, 1957-1964; president, Robert Bruce Johnson & Associations, Inc., Chicago, since 1964.
Trustee Chicago Young Women’s Christian Association, Museum Contemporary Art. Board directors Institute International Education Adult Education Council Chicago, Chicago Maternity Center. Member Bright New City Committee Lieutenant United States Navy, 1942-1945, lieutenant commander, United States Naval Reserve.
Member Public Rels. Society American, Chicago Federated Advertising Clubs, Society Typographic Arts, Society Contemporary American Art (president 1952), American Marketing Association, International Downtown Executives Association, Executive Svc. Corps, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago (life), Chicago Architectural Foundation, Architectural Society The Art Institute of Chicago, Old Masters' Society & Antiquarians The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Press Club, Arts Club, Publicity Club (past President), University Club, Economics Club, Casino Club, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Grace Burns, December 8, 1943. Children: Randi Elizabeth, Kristin Anne.