Background
Bleichner, William Richard was born on September 16, 1927 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Joseph and Agatha Elizabeth (Davidson) B. Bachelor of Arts Journalism, DuquesneU., 1949.
Bleichner, William Richard was born on September 16, 1927 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Joseph and Agatha Elizabeth (Davidson) B. Bachelor of Arts Journalism, DuquesneU., 1949.
Bachelor in Journalism, Duquesne University, 1949. Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1955—1957.
Assistant accountant executive Ketchum, MacLeod & Grove, Pittsburgh, 1945—1950. Coordinator foreman Bleichner Sign & Display, 1950—1951. Assistant accountant executive Public Relations Research, 1951—1952.
Advertising management positions Rockwell Manufacturing Company, 1952—1968, advertising production manager, 1959—1968. 1st vice president W.S. Hill Company, 1968—1985. President, owner Bleichner Advertising and Consultant, since 1986.
With United States Army, 1952-1955.
Member of Pittsburgh Advertising Production Association (past president), Business Press Advertising Association, American Legion, Duquesne University Alumni Association (founding president Duchy, Pittsburgh), University Club, Pittsburgh Advertising Club, Pittsburgh Press Club, Catholic Alumni Club (president Pittsburgh since 1968), Pittsburgh Club Printing House Craftsmen.