Background
Barre, William Michael was born on September 19, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred Henry and Louise Elizabeth Barre.
Barre, William Michael was born on September 19, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred Henry and Louise Elizabeth Barre.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Bradley University, 1971. Master of Science, University Illinois, Champaign, 1972.
Writer, copy supervisor J. Walter Thompson, Chicago, 1972-1978. Associate creative director Clinton E. Frank, 1978-1979. Senior writer Foote, Cone & Belding, 1979-1981.
Creative director Lou Beres & Associate, 1981-1983. Freelance writer Los Angeles and Chicago, 1983-1991. Associate creative director Robert Brandt & Associates, 1991-1998.
Creative director BVK/McDonald, 1998—2000. President William Barre Advertising, since 2000.
Married Vivian Janice Walsh, December 18, 1982. Children: Peter, Michael.