Background
Stephenson, Blair Y. was born on February 28, 1947 in Salem, Indiana, United States. Son of Melvin Irvin and Gertrude May Stephenson.
Integrated marketing professional
Stephenson, Blair Y. was born on February 28, 1947 in Salem, Indiana, United States. Son of Melvin Irvin and Gertrude May Stephenson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, 1969. Master of Public Administration, University Oklahoma, 1976. Master of Business Administration, University Oklahoma, 1977.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1978.
Instructor, pilot, United States Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1970-1973;
instructor, pilot, United States Air Force, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1973-1975;
research assistant, U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1975-1978;
professor information systems, U. Dallas, 1978-1988;
president, owner, Pegasus Systems Associations, Irving, Texas, 1979-1984;
manager information systems administration, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas, 1984-1987;
director strategic market development, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas, 1987-1990;
senior director market analysis and design, Avon Products, Inc., 1990-1991;
vice president, Targetbase Marketing, Inc., Irving, Texas, 1991-1993;
principal, Foreman/Stephenson & Associations, Inc. (dba MarketLink-Dallas), Irving, Texas, since 1993. Consultant CIGNA, Dallas, 1986, Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, 1988, Texas Instruments, Dallas, 1987-1988, Stanhome, Inc., Westfield, Massachusetts, 1993, Jafra Cosmetics, West Lake Village, California, 1993.
H.D. Vest, Irving, Texas, 1993, BeautiControl Cosmetics, Dallas, 1994, Epic Healthcare, Dallas, 1994, Taylor Public, Dallas, 1994, Associates, Dallas, 1994, Longaberger, Dresden, Ohio, 1994-1996, Hastings, Amarillo, Texas, 1994-1996, NEST Entertainment, Irving, 1996, Belcorp, Lima, Peru, 1996.
Director Las Colinas Christmas Classic Charity, Irving, 1979-1994. Chairman Mayoral Campaign, Irving, 1985. Member Direct Selling Association (chairman telemarketing council 1989-1991, industry innovation award 1990), Direct Marketing Association North Texas (recipient Direct Marketing Company of Year award 1990, president 1993-1995), Direct Marketing Association, Las Colinas Rotary (Paul Harris fellow 1988).
Children: Erin Marie, Mark Andrew. Married Charlene Campisi, June 14, 1986. Stepchildren: Stacey L. Barnes, Kelly M. Barnes, Jennifer R. Barnes.