Background
Harter, Robert Hugh was born on December 31, 1915 in Des Moines. Son of Hugh I. and Ila Louise (Mount) Harter.
broadcasting company executive
Harter, Robert Hugh was born on December 31, 1915 in Des Moines. Son of Hugh I. and Ila Louise (Mount) Harter.
Student, Drake University. Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1939. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1943.
Member sales staff Station World Health Organization, Des Moines, 1939-1942, 46. Regional sales manager Station World Health Organization, World Health Organization-television, KLYF-FM, 1947-1956, general sales manager, 1956-1964. General manager World Health Organization Broadcasting Company division Palmer Communications, Inc., 1964-1966, vice president, director, 1966-1972, executive vice president, director, 1972-1978, president, from 1978, chairman, chief executive officer, 1982-1987, chairman emeritus, 1988.
President Greater Des Moines Committee, 1988. Member national board National Conference of Christians and Jews.
With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member National Association Broadcasters (chairman radio code board), Iowa Broadcasters Association (president 1975-1976), Greater Des Moines C. of Chamber (board director), Better Business Bureau Des Moines, National Cable television Association Clubs: University (Chicago). Des Moines, Wakonda Country, Embassy.
Married Mary Louise Donegan, April 13, 1941. Children: Robert Michael, Martha Ann Harter Murphy.