Background
Backer, William Montague was born on June 9, 1926 in New York City. Son of Bill and Ferdinanda (Legare) Backer.
Backer, William Montague was born on June 9, 1926 in New York City. Son of Bill and Ferdinanda (Legare) Backer.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1950.
Creative director, vice chairman, McCann-Erickson, New York City, 1954-1979; president, Backer & Spielvogel Inc., New York City, 1979-1987; former vice chairman, executive creative director, Backer Spielvogel Bates Worldwide Inc., New York City, from 1987; vice chairman, executive creative director, Backer Spielvogel Bates Worldwide Inc., New York City, to 1994.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Orange County Hunt Club (Virginia), Yale Club.
Married Ann Allderdice Mudge, June 11, 1983.