Background
Speer, David James was born on April 30, 1927 in Minneapolis. Son of Ray Patterson and Grace Elizabeth (Kane) Speer.
Speer, David James was born on April 30, 1927 in Minneapolis. Son of Ray Patterson and Grace Elizabeth (Kane) Speer.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Minnesota, 1950.
Sports reporter Minneapolis Tribune, 1945-1950. Night radio editor Associated Press, Minneapolis, 1950-1951. Partner Speer's Publicity Service, 1950-1959.
President Sullivan & Speer Inc., 1959-1961. Senior vice president Padilla, Sarjeant, Sullivan & Speer, Inc., 1961-1971, president, secretary, 1971-1977. President, chief operating officer Padilla and Speer, Inc., 1977-1986.
Minnesota commissioner Trade and Economic Development, 1987-1991. Consultant Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc., Minneapolis, 1991-1993. Executive director Friends of the Communication Center, St. Paul, 1993-1995.
Consultant public relations, Minneapolis, New York City, 1961-1986. Director public relations Minnesota State Fair, 1961-1968, St. Paul Winter Carnival Association, 1952-1968.
Past chairman Minnesota Multiple Sclerosis Society. Board directors St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Consul of Finland in Minnesota Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member University Minnesota Alumni Association (president 1975-1976), Order of White Rose of Finland (inductee 1st class 1997), Minneapolis Club.
Married Nancy How Girouard. Children: Robert J. Girouard, Mark J. Girouard.