Background
Shipley, Samuel Lynn was born on November 14, 1929 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Clifford Lynn and Esther (Jacobs) Shipley.
advertising and public relations executive
Shipley, Samuel Lynn was born on November 14, 1929 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Clifford Lynn and Esther (Jacobs) Shipley.
Student, Charles Morris Price School Advertising and Journalism. Student, University New Hampshire, 1950.
Executive director Democratic Party New Hampshire, 1953-1956. President, chairman Shipley Associates, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, since 1962, former chairman. President Cable television Advertising Inc., since 1982.
Chairman emeritus Star Shipley Inc. Director Delaware Development Department, Dover, 1965-1969. Member board overseers Delaware College Art and Design.
Nominee for United States Congress, 1976. Public relations director Delaware Democratic Committee, 1964-1968. Chairman Delaware Democratic Committee, 1982-1990.
Board directors Blood Bank of Delaware, Jobs for Delaware Graduates, For Children. Member Delaware Heritage Commission. Trustee Grand Opera House.
Former chair Democratic State Committee With United States Army, 1951-1953. Member American Advertising Federation, National Press Club, Wilmington Advertising Club, Masons.
Married Sue Finucan, September 5, 1955. Children— Jeffrey Lynn, Beth Ann, Amy.