Alan David Tucker

Background

Tucker, Alan David was born on March 9, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Meredith LaDue and Monica (Klocko) Tucker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1957.

Career

Association editor, Hawthorn Books, New York City, 1964-1966; editor, John Day Company, Inc., New York City, 1966-1972; managing editor, David McKay Company, Inc., New York City, 1972-1975; vice president, David McKay Company, Inc., New York City, 1975-1978; executive vice president, editorial director, David McKay Company, Inc., New York City, 1978-1984; editorial director, Fodor's Travel Guides, Inc., New York City, 1978-1984; producer, Penguin Travel Guides and other publications, New York City, 1984-1991; general editor, Berlitz Travellers Guides, New York City, 1991-1995; consulting senior analyst, Genesis Group Associations, Montclair, New Jersey, since 1995; vice president marketing strategy, The Benjamin Group, New York City, since 1996.

Achievements

• Alan David Tucker has been listed as a noteworthy editorial consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Naval Reserve, 1957-1960. Member Society American Travel Writers, New York Travel Writers Association (past president), American College of Healthcare Executives.

Connections

Married Kiyoko Iizuka, February 8, 1963. 1 child, Kumi Tucker.

Father:

Meredith LaDue Tucker

Mother:

Monica (Klocko) Tucker

Spouse:

Kiyoko Iizuka

child:

Kumi Tucker