Background
Burkhardt, Ronald Robert was born on July 25, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Lois Jeane (Ordway) Burkhardt.
Burkhardt, Ronald Robert was born on July 25, 1948 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Lois Jeane (Ordway) Burkhardt.
Associate of Arts, Jackson Community College, 1968; Bachelor of Business Administration in Advertising, Western Michigan U., 1970.
Copywriter, producer, Campbell-Ewald Company, Detroit, 1973-1975; senior writer, Cargill-Wilson & Acree/Doyle Dane Bernbach, Atlanta, 1976-1978; senior vice president, creative director, Flemister & Burkhardt, Atlanta, 1978-1980; senior writer, Bozell & Jacobs, New York City, 1980-1981; senior writer, Young & Rubicam, New York City, 1981-1984; vice president, creative group head, Lowe-Marschalk, New York City, 1984-1986; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, executive creative director, partner, Burkhardt & Christy Advertising, Inc., New York City, 1986-1995; Chief Executive Officer, creative director, partner, Burkhardt & Hillman, Ltd., New York City, since 1995. Pro bono consultant mayor's office New York City. Judge Clios, International television and Film Festival New York, CEBA Awards, Andy Awards, Stephen Kelly Awards, Addy Awards, Mercury Radio Awards, New York Festivals.
Member of Executive Committee New York Korean Veterans Memorial Commission. Member One Club for Art and Copy (award 1976, 78, 80, 82,84, 86, 89, 93, Comm. Arts Advertising Annual award 1995, Effie Silver award 1997, Effie Gold award 1998).