Evelyn Hollister Bicknese

Background

Bicknese, Evelyn Hollister was born on November 14, 1934 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Ross R. and Leona Colburn (Metzker) Hollister.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Clayton University, Saint Louis,1980.

Career

Owner, manager Bick Outdoor Advertising Company, Gary, Indiana, 1957-1980, Valparaiso, Indiana, 1963-1973, Louisiana Porte, Indiana, 1972-1981, Saint Louis, since 1981. Advertising executive Doctorate"Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles, Incorporated., Saint Louis. Leader Singing Sands council Girl Scouts United States of America, 1972-1975, Potawattomi council Boy Scouts American, 1963-1972.

President Principia Patrons of Northwestern Indiana, 1977-1979.

Treasurer, Executive Board Principia MothersClub, 1981-1982. 4-H volunteer worker

Company-founder Kent Hollister Bicknese Foundation to prevent crime, 1983.

Achievements

• Evelyn Hollister Bicknese has been listed as a noteworthy advertising agency executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

4-H volunteer worker. Leader Potawattomi Council Boy Scouts America, 1963—1972, Singing Sands Council Girl Scouts United States of America, 1972—1975. President Principia Patrons Northwestern Indiana, 1977—1979.

Treasurer, executive board Principia Mothers Club, 1981—1982. Co-founder Kent Hollister Bicknese Foundation, 1983. Member of Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Sign and Display Association (editor, newsletter 1979, director 1978-1980), Eight Sheet Outdoor Advertising Association since 1975, (president since 1982), Greater Advertising St. Louis Club, Ambassador Club, Advertising Federation St. Louis Club (speakers bureau, education committee), Michiana Advertising Executive Club.

Connections

Married Donald Dale Bicknese, June 29, 1952. Children: Ross, Leona, Ralph, Kent, Eileen, Susan.

Father:

Ross R. Hollister

Mother:

Leona Colburn (Metzker) Hollister

Spouse:

Donald Dale Bicknese

child:

Kent Bicknese

child:

Ralph Bicknese

child:

Ross Bicknese

child:

Eileen Bicknese

child:

Susan Bicknese

child:

Leona Bicknese