Wendell Samuel Abern

Background

Abern, Wendell Samuel was born on March 26, 1933 in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. Son of Oscar and Sally (Rubin) Abern.

Education

Bachelor, University of Illinois, 1955.

Career

Creative director, Leo Burnett, Chicago, 1968-1975; creative director, vice president, Arthur & Wheeler, Chicago, 1975-1976; creative director, partner, Tatham Laird & Kudner, Chicago, 1976-1980; creative director, vice president, Cunningham & Walsh, Chicago, 1980-1985; president, owner, Wendell Abern & Associations, Chicago, 1985-1987; senior writer, Doremus & Company, Chicago, since 1988.

Achievements

• Wendell Samuel Abern has been listed as a notable Writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1955-1957. Member Dramatists Guild, Playwright Center.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, tennis, playing bridge.

Connections

Married Carol B. Friend, November 13, 1955, children: Amy, Joel.

Father:

Oscar Abern

Mother:

Sally (Rubin) Abern

Spouse:

Carol B. Friend

child:

Amy Abern

child:

Joel Abern