Background
Nessen, Ronald Harold was born on May 25, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frederick E. and Ida Edith (Kaufman) Nessen.
journalist White House Press Secretary
Nessen, Ronald Harold was born on May 25, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frederick E. and Ida Edith (Kaufman) Nessen.
Bachelor, American University, 1959. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Heidelberg College, 1975. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ursinus College, 1977.
News announcer Station WEPM, Martinsburg, West Virginia, 1952-1954, Station WARL, Arlington, Virginia, 1954-1955. Writer Montgomery County (Maryland) Sentinel, Rockville, 1955-1956. Editor United Press International, Washington, 1956-1962.
News correspondent NBC News, 1962-1974. Press secretary to President Gerald R. Ford, 1974-1977. Freelance writer, lecturer, 1977-1980.
Executive vice president Marston & Rothenberg Public Affairs, Inc., Washington, 1980-1984. Senior associate Robert Marston & Associates, New York City, 1980-1984. Moderator Pro-Con television series Pennsylvania Public Broadcasting System, 1983-1984.
Vice president Mutual Broadcasting System, Arlington, Virginia, 1984-1992. Senior vice president public affairs communications Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, 1992-1996. Broadcasting executive Nostalgia television, Washington, 1995—1999, host, Issues and Answers, 1995—1999.
Vice president communications Brookings Institute, 1999—2005, journalist-in-residence.
Board trustees Peabody Awards. Member National Press Club. M C.
Married Johanna Neuman, February 14, 1988. Children: Caren Jayne, Edward Song.