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Ropes, David Gardner was born on February 19, 1947 in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Son of Lawrence Gardner and Jean Ropes.
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David Gardner Ropes
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David Gardner Ropes, American marketing executive. Named one of Top 100 Advertising Executives Advertising Age magazine, 1986. Captain United States Army, 1969-1972, Vietnam. Member Association National Advertising (board directors 1997-2001), University Florida Alumni Association (board directors 1995-1998, Distinguished Alumni 1994), Ad Council (board directors since 1997), Detroit Aircraft Club (board directors 1998).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Florida, 1968.
Career
Public relations assistant Philip Morris United States of America, New York City, 1968-1969, assistant to president, 1972-1974, marketing manager, 1974-1977. Account supervisor William Esty Company, 1977-1980. Advertising manager Pepsi-Cola United States of America, Purchase, New York, 1980-1982.
Vice president advertising and media Pizza Hut, Inc., Wichita, Kansas, 1982-1987. Vice president advertising Pepsi-Cola Company, Somers, New York, 1987-1990. Senior vice president global marketing Reebok International, Boston, 1990-1997.
Director corporation advertising and integrated marketing Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1997-2000. Executive vice president marketing, business development Zuniversity.com., Stamford, Connecticut, 2000—2001. Co-founder BrandSlam, New Canaan, since 2002.
Achievements
Membership
Captain United States Army, 1969-1972, Vietnam. Member Association National Advertising (board directors 1997-2001), University Florida Alumni Association (board directors 1995-1998, Distinguished Alumni 1994), Ad Council (board directors since 1997), Detroit Aircraft Club (board directors 1998).
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Married M. Cassandra McGinnis, August 21, 1968. Children: Alexandra, Micheal.
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1968
Career
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1968 - 1969
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1977 - 1980
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1980 - 1982
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1982 - 1987
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1987 - 1990
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1990 - 1997
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1997
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2002
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