Background
Hillsman, William Gerard was born on August 14, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Rosanne Cameron.
educator advertising executive
Hillsman, William Gerard was born on August 14, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Rosanne Cameron.
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1975. Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1976. Certified, Institute Advanced Advertising Studies, 1982.
Copywriter, Waldbillig & Besteman Advertising, Madison, Wisconsin, 1976-1980; copywriter, Bozell & Jacobs Advertising, Minneapolis, 1980-1982; group creative supervisor, Campbell-Mithun Advertising, Minneapolis, 1982-1983; vice president, senior copywriter, producer, Bozell, Jacobs, Kenyon & Eckhardt, Minneapolis, 1983-1986; vice president, creative director, Grant Communications, 1986-1988; vice president, creative director, Kauffman Stewart, 1988-1994; executive vice president, executive creative director, director integrated marketing committee, Periscope Marketing Commission, 1994-1995; creative director, president, North Woods Advertising, Minneapolis, since 1986. Adjunct Professor advertising University of Minnesota, 1984-1990, Metro State University.
Member Art Dirs./Copywriters Club Minnesota (president 1987, Gold and Silver awards 1983).