Background
Palmer, David Larry was born on December 26, 1946 in Dyess, Arkansas, United States. Son of David Coy and Julia Faye (Pace) Palmer.
Palmer, David Larry was born on December 26, 1946 in Dyess, Arkansas, United States. Son of David Coy and Julia Faye (Pace) Palmer.
Graduated from high school.
Owner Gingerbread House, Indianapolis, 1971-1974. Director promotions and merchandising Ruben Montgomery & Associates, 1974-1975. Manager promotions and special events King's Island Family Entertainment Center, Cincinnati, 1975-1977, director marketing, 1978-1980, Hanna Barbera's Marineland, Los Angeles, 1977-1978.
Managing director communications Melvin Simon & Associates, Indianapolis, 1980-1982, special projects manager, 1982-1983. Vice president, director account management Caldwell Van Riper, Inc., 1983-1987. President David Palmer Associates, since 1987.
President Historic Amusement Foundation, Indianapolis, since 1987. Director Indianapolis Waterpark Associates, Indianapolis. Development consultant Instant Memories, Indianapolis, since 1987.
Founding board member Downtown Promotion Council, Indianapolis, 1980-1984. Board member Social Health Association, Indianapolis, 1983-1986. Trustee National Kidney Foundation Indiana, Indianapolis, 1987.
Member Rivera Club, Indianapolis Athletic Club (publicity committee 1985-1986), Dramatic Club.
Married Mary Fletcher Bennam, April 15, 1973. 1 child, Justin Benham.