Background
Padilla, Donald G. was born on April 1, 1921 in Carroll, Iowa, United States. Son of J. Torres and Mabel (Smith) Padilla.
Padilla, Donald G. was born on April 1, 1921 in Carroll, Iowa, United States. Son of J. Torres and Mabel (Smith) Padilla.
Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1947.
Reporter, photographer, picture editor, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette, 1947-1950; picture editor, Des Moines Register and Tribune, 1950-1952; associate news director, chief photography, Station WTCN and WCTN-television, Minneapolis, 1952-1954; associate news director station, Washburn Crosby Company -television, Minneapolis, 1954-1955; specialist in film documentaries, Continental Films, 1955-1956; publicity and promotion director, Minnesota Statehood Centennial Commission, 1956-1958; co-founder, president, Padilla and Speer Inc., Minneapolis, 1958-1961; president, Padilla, Sarjeant, Sullivan and Speer Inc., Minneapolis, 1961-1971; president, chairman, chief Executive officer, Padilla and Speer Inc., Minneapolis, 1971-1983; Chairman of the Board, Padilla and Speer Inc., Minneapolis, 1983-1986; chairman of the executive committee, Padilla and Speer Inc., Minneapolis, 1987-1988; co-owner, D&D Land and Livestock Company, Minnetonka, Minnesota, since 1988; consultant, D&D Management.
Past president Courage Foundation. Board directors, past president Charles A. Lindbergh Fund, Inc., St. Paul. Honorary member council Minnesota History Society Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member Public Relations Society of America (Meritorious Service citation 1971, 73), National Investor Relations Institute (charter), University Iowa Alumni Association Clubs: Minneapolis, Minneapolis Athletic, Golden Valley Country, Minnesota Press. Shriners (Minneapolis).
Married Dagny May Stenehjem, Jan 31, 1942. Children: Doreen, Douglas, Jeri.