Donald Richard Gillies

Background

Gillies, Donald Richard was born on January 14, 1939 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of Donald Franklin and Gladys O. (Gullickson) Gillies.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism/Advertising, University of Minnesota, 1961.

Career

Writer, producer Station Washburn Crosby Company -television, Minneapolis, 1954-1960. Management supervisor, senior vice president, board directors Campbell-Mithun Advertising, 1960-1986. President, chief operating officer Colle & McVoy Inc., 1987-1989.

Principal Gillies group incorporated (Gg), Minnetonka, Minnesota, since 1989. Adjunct professor University St. Thomas, 1990-1997, assistant professor, 2001-2007.

Achievements

• Donald Richard Gillies has been listed as a noteworthy marketing and advertising consultant, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Executive Committee Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, 1979-1984, board directors. Member church county Mount Olivet Church, Minneapolis, 1988-1994. Member Minnesota advisory review board BBB, since 1996.

With United States Army Reserve, 1961-1969. Member American Association Advertising Agencies (regional governor), Minnesota Advertising Federation (board of directors 1973-1976).

Connections

Married Twyla Elaine Bloomquist, April 7, 1962. Children: Dawn, Trent, Tara.