Background
Widder, William Jerome was born on June 9, 1926 in New York City. Son of Robert and Estelle (Braun) Widder.
Communications company executive
Widder, William Jerome was born on June 9, 1926 in New York City. Son of Robert and Estelle (Braun) Widder.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1952.
1 son, Frank. Reporter, news editor International News Service, New York City, 1942-1944, 46-52. Coordinator public relations American Airlines, New York City, 1952-1956. Director public relations Scandinavian Airlines, Stockholm, 1956-1962.
President Newsmaking division Smith-Klitten Advertising Company, Los Angeles, 1962-1969.
President Newsmaking International, Santa Monica, 1969-1977, president, chief Executive officer, 1978-1980. President Dateline Communications International, Santa Monica, since 1980.
Lecturer public relations University of California at Los Angeles, 1974. Chairman Santa Monica Athletic Association, 1968-1974, treasurer, secretary, 1974-1980, chairman, since 1980.
Chairman Santa Monica Athletic Association, 1968—1974, from 1980, treasurer, secretary, 1974—1980. Member of Town Hall Los Angeles, Newcomen Society North America, School General Studies Columbia, Alumni Association Graduate Faculties Columbia, Alumni Association.
Married Beverly Tanner Widder, November 25, 1953. 1 child Frank.