Stanley B. Resor

Though his wife Helen was the creative genius behind JWT's ad campaigns, Stanley Burnet Resor was a pioneer in the business of advertising. Under his leadership, JWT became a leader, not only in print advertising, but also in radio advertising and programming. He transformed JWT into an all-around brand advertising firm. By 1954, JWT had offices across the globe and record-setting billings of $200 million.

Company: J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency

Tenure: 1916 - 1955

Industry: Services

Birthplace: Ohio

Born/Died: 1879 - 1962

Gender: Male

Ethnicity: White

Era: 1910

Undergraduate Education: Yale University