Background
Ballard, Sam Maurice was born on February 18, 1902 in Elwood, Indiana, United States. Son of Hugh Davis and Florence M. (Parker) Ballard.
Ballard, Sam Maurice was born on February 18, 1902 in Elwood, Indiana, United States. Son of Hugh Davis and Florence M. (Parker) Ballard.
Student in public schools Elwood.
Reporter, telegraph editor, city editor various newspapers, Indiana and O., 1919-1923. City editor Miami (Florida) Daily News, 1924-1925. Editor Daytona Beach (Florida) Journal, 1926.
Public relations National Cash Register Company, Dayton, O., 1927-1928.
Manager advertising and sales promotion Delco Appliance Corporation, Rochester, New York, 1929-1933, also member advertising committee General Motors. Advertising copy group head on Hudson Motor Carolina advertising, Brooke, Smith & French, Detroit, 1934-1937.
Vice president Gardner Advertising Company, Saint Louis and New York City, 1937-1952. Executive vice president, general manager, director Geyer Advertising, Incorporated., New York City, 1952-1956, president, general manager, director, 1956-1963.
President Geyer, Morey, Ballard, Incorporated.
On special duty as civilian advisory Navy Department during development Navy “East” program for industry, Washington, 1938. Publicity chairman Saint Louis War Chest, Navy Relief, 2d war loan campaigns during World World War World World War II Special assistant to Republican chairman Joseph West. Martin, Junior during Willkie campaign.
Member Sigma Delta Chi (life. Club: Union League (New York City).
Married Lydia Anne Foster, July 7, 1926. Children: Monica Florence, Foster Hugh.