Background
Humphreys, Robert Lee was born on December 30, 1924 in Burbank, California, United States. Son of Robert E. and Nancy Lucille (Gum) Humphreys.
Humphreys, Robert Lee was born on December 30, 1924 in Burbank, California, United States. Son of Robert E. and Nancy Lucille (Gum) Humphreys.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of California at Los Angeles, 1947.
Merchandising representative, Life magazine, Los Angeles, 1947-1948; promotion manager, Fortune magazine, New York City, 1948-1949; copywriter, BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company, Los Angeles, 1950-1951; account executive, National Broadcasting Company, Los Angeles, California-television, Los Angeles, 1951-1952; vice president, account group manager, Foote, Cone & Belding, Los Angeles, 1952-1962; Chief Executive Officer, chairman emeritus Western division, Grey Advertising, Inc., Los Angeles, since 1962; director, Grey Advertising, Inc., Los Angeles, 1963-1992. Director William O'Neil Fund, Beverly Hills, California.
Founding president University of California at Los Angeles Chancellor's Associates, since 1967. Founding chairman Motorcycle Safety Council, 1966. Founding vice chairman University of California at Los Angeles Foundation, since 1967.
Member president's circle Los Angeles County Museum Art, since 1983. Board directors Advertising Industry Emergency Fund, Banning Park Museum, 1991-1996. Member American Advertising Federation (board directors 1982-1992), World Affairs Council, Hollywood Radio and television Society (board directors 1976-1982), Los Angeles Advertising Club (board directors 1974-1976), Sierra Club (life), Bel Air Bay Club, Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Marie Dorthea Wilkinson, May 10, 1951. Children: Dina Lizette, Gia Monique Thompson.