Duane R. Placko

Background

Placko, Duane R. was born on August 7, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Milan and Annabelle (Janik) Placko.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communications, University Illinois, 1960.

Career

Editor, Mews Group Newspapers, Skokie, Illinois, 1960-1965; ad sales, Stone Age Magazines, Lebanon-Friedman, Chicago, 1965-1969; regional advertising manager, Redbook Magazine, Chicago, 1969-1985; Chicago manager, Petersen Public Company, Chicago, since 1985.

Achievements

• Duane R. Placko has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Barrington Woods Sanitary District, Palatine, Illinois, 1981-1990. Member Agate Club of Chicago (president 1975).

Interests

• Avocations: photography, watercolor painting.

Connections

Married Nancy Jane Anderson. Children: Dane, Dawn, Richard, Scott.

Father:

John Milan Placko

Mother:

Annabelle (Janik) Placko

Spouse:

Nancy Jane Anderson

child:

Richard Placko

child:

Scott Placko

child:

Dane Placko

child:

Dawn Placko