Robert James McDonald

Background

McDonald, Robert James was born on August 19, 1934 in Warwick, Rhode Island, United States. Son of James Edward and Hilda Adelina (Forsman) McDonald.

Education

Student honors program, Academy Rome, Italy, 1960-1961; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Rhode Island School of Design, 1961.

Career

Art director, L.W. Frohlioh, New York City, 1962-1963; president, partner, Bacon & McDonald, New York City, 1963-1965; director, president, partner, McDonald Films, Inc., New York City, 1980-1982; senior vice president, associate creative director, Needham Harper Worldwide, New York City, 1983-1986; vice president, associate creative director, Kenyon & Eckhardt, New York City, 1982-1983; vice president, associate creative director, Young & Rubicam, Inc., New York City, 1965-1980, 86-89; associate creative director, Sherwood & Partners, New York City, since 1992.

Achievements

• Robert James McDonald has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Art director (television) Mayors Narcotics Council, 1973. Member Dirs. Guild American.

Interests

• Avocation: golf.

Connections

Married Sperella Montesperelli, September 7, 1961.

Father:

James Edward McDonald

Mother:

Hilda Adelina (Forsman) McDonald

Spouse:

Sperella Montesperelli