Background
Essman, Allen Kent was born on August 31, 1946 in Des Moines. Son of John H. and Harriette J. (Johnson) Essman.
Essman, Allen Kent was born on August 31, 1946 in Des Moines. Son of John H. and Harriette J. (Johnson) Essman.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Iowa State University, 1969; Master of Science in Journalism, Iowa State University, 1972.
Writer, direct mail, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, 1969-1970; graduate teaching assistant, Iowa State University, Ames, 1970-1972; copy director, account executive, Wesley Day Advertising, Des Moines, 1972-1977; president, Essman & Associations, Inc., Des Moines, 1977.
Active communications committee St. John's Lutheran Church, Des Moines, since 1986. Member Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, American Medical Association, Advertising Professionals of Des Moines, Des Moines Club.
Married Denise I. Bricker, June 1, 1968. Children: Bradly, Brady, Barrett.