Frank Jay Shaffer

Background

Shaffer, Frank Jay was born on April 1, 1927 in Pardoe, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Jacob and Gertrude (Schmelzer).

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1951.

Career

Promotion manager, Encyclopedia Britannica, Chicago, 1958-1963; creative director, Anderson Tondu Grey, Chicago, 1963; sales manager, World Book Encyclopedia, Inc., Chicago, 1963-1969; merchandising director, World Book Encyclopedia, Inc., Chicago, 1969-1973; vice president advertising promotion, World Book Encyclopedia, Inc., Chicago, since 1973.

Achievements

• Frank Jay Shaffer has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corporal United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Direct Marketing Association, Chicago Association Direct Marketing, Northwestern Club, Medillian Club.

Interests

• Avocations: piano, swimming, fiction writing.

Connections

Father:

John Jacob .

Mother:

Gertrude (Schmelzer).