Background
Buchanan, Robert Edgar was born on March 17, 1919 in Auburn, Indiana, United States. Son of Verne Edgar and Ida Mary (Hachet) Buchanan.
Buchanan, Robert Edgar was born on March 17, 1919 in Auburn, Indiana, United States. Son of Verne Edgar and Ida Mary (Hachet) Buchanan.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1940; Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1941; post graduate, University of Illinois, 1941-1942.
Instructor, University of Illinois, 1941-1942; instructor, director radio public relations, Northwestern University, 1947-1949; broadcast supervisor, Young & Rubicam, 1950-1956; with, J. Walter Thompson, New York City, 1956-1985; senior vice president charge all media, J. Walter Thompson, 1972-1980; executive vice president, United States media director, J. Walter Thompson, 1980-1985; also board directors, J. Walter Thompson.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member International Radio and television Society, Deru, Broadcast Pioneers, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Estalee Hazel Haddock, November 22, 1961. Children– Heather Hachet and Holly Haddock (twins).