Background
Kelly,, William M. was born on May 20, 1929 in Highland Park, Illinois, United States. Son of William Michael and Anna (Nielsen) Kelly.
Kelly,, William M. was born on May 20, 1929 in Highland Park, Illinois, United States. Son of William Michael and Anna (Nielsen) Kelly.
Bachelor, Beloit College, 1951.
With Time Inc., 1954. Retail representative Time-Life Chicago, 1954. Sales representative Sports Illustrated, 1954-1963, branch manager Detroit, 1963-1966, manager assistant advertising sales New York City, 1966-1972, director advertising sales, 1972-1976.
Director worldwide advertising Time magazine, 1976-1982. Public Money magazine, 1982-1989. Vice president Magazine Group Time Inc., 1987-1988, retired, 1988.
Served as sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953. Member of New York City Advt.
Married Shannon L. McMurtry, July 14, 1956. Children: William Michael III, Patrick Michael, Colleen Patricia, Timothy Patrick.