
2021 Distinguished Citizen
WHS Class of 1946
Commercial Illustrator
Professional
- Massillon Hardware: Window Display Designer (1947-1949, 1952-1954)
- Cooper Studios, NYC Clients: Eagle Clothiers, Lily Dache, Clavert Whiskey, U.S. Steel (1957-1964)
- Freelance Clients: Burdine Department Stores Chain, men's fashions, Schenley Distillery, Estee Lauder, Liz Claiborne, Concord Watches, and Playtex (1964-1969)
- Franklin Mint: Product Design and Illustration (1987-1988, 1994-1997)
- Avon Products Inc.: Illustrator and Designer (1979-2014) - Package Design and Product Illustration Division, Gift and Decorative Division, U.S. Events and Motivation Division
Honors/Awards
- As a student, painted the 9'x13' WHS Honor Roll wall mural in the high school, commemorating 20 WWII related events (1945-1946)
- Various national first place awards for window displays
- Received full scholarship to Ohio Wesleyan University
Education
- Massillon Washington High School - 1946
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- United States Army - 1950-1952
- Bachelor of Professional Arts - The Art Center School in Los Angeles - 1957
Military Service
Korean War Army Veteran (1950-1952)
- Battery B, 987th Armored Field Artillery Battalion as Fire Control Director for a battery of M7B2 self-propelled 105mm Howitzer Cannons
- Staff Sargeant of Battery Supply Corps