Background
Wilhelm, Stephen Roger was born on June 22, 1905 in East Jordan, Michigan, United States. Son of Gilbert S. and Helen (Campbell) Wilhelm.
Wilhelm, Stephen Roger was born on June 22, 1905 in East Jordan, Michigan, United States. Son of Gilbert S. and Helen (Campbell) Wilhelm.
Student Notre Dame, 1922-1924.
General program manager South.W. Broadcasting System, 1931-1933. Director Travelogue Motion Pictures, 1934-1937. Established Texas State Network, with Elliott Roosevelt, 1938-1940.
Established and served as president, Chairman of the Board advertising firm Wilhelm, Laughlin & Wilson, Incorporated., with offices in Houston, Dallas, Hollywood, New York City, Memphis, Havana, Cuba, Caracas, Venezuela, 1940, consolidated with Foote, Cone & Belding, 1950, vice president, general manager in South.W. since 1950.
Public relations director Howard Hughes Enterprises since 1941. President Longhorn Public corporation since 1951.
Partner International Radio & television Prodns., 1950-1953. President 212 Ranch Corporation, San Antonio and Kerrville, Texas, since 1947, The Gibraltar Uranium and Oil Company, Incorporated., Salt Lake City and Houston, Fargo Trading Company, Incorporated., Inter-American Trading Company, Houston and Mexico City.
Executive vice president of Bryan Beach, Incorporated.
Senior executive Authorised Version Corporation, Houston. Board member International Consultant, Houston. Director Community National Insurance Company, Chairman of the Board Golden Anniversary Publs.
Since 1951.
Director information Committee Economics Development. Received first award for television films, Telefilm Institute, 1951.
Member International Consultant, Houston. Member Texas History Society, Chamber of Commerce. Clubs: Houston Yacht, Cork, Pine Forest Country, Variety.
Married Willetta M. Clarke, June 4, 1936. Children: Marilyn, Stephanie, Stephen R. Free-lance writer-director