Robert William Gelles

Background

Gelles, Robert William was born on July 12, 1923 in Anchorage.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1948. Juris Doctor, St. John's University, 1954.

Career

Accountant Price, Waterhouse, Arthur Anderson and other companies, New York City, 1948-1956. Secretary and assistant treasurer Pepsi-Cola United Bottlers, 1956-1961. Treasurer Bernard Relin & Associates, 1956-1961.

Associate legal consel Hudson Pulp and Paper Corporation, 1961-1963. Controller Capital Cities Communications Inc., 1963-1980, treasurer, since 1980, vice president, since 1982. Treasurer All-Industry television Station Music License Commission, since 1977.

Achievements

• Robert William Gelles has been listed as a noteworthy communications company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1943-1945.

Connections

Son of Gustav A. and Wanda M. (Nowacki) G. M. Cecile M. Burke, August 13, 1952 (divorced 1970). Children: Laura, Amalie.

M. 2d Sheila N. Zangwill, October 20, 1970. 1 daughter, Lesli.