Background
Phister, Fred Wardell was born on April 4, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Wardell and Pauline (Cole) Phister.
Phister, Fred Wardell was born on April 4, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Wardell and Pauline (Cole) Phister.
Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1951; Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1952.
Market research analyst, Deep Freeze Appliance Division, North Chicago, Illinois, 1952-1954; marketing research coordinator, Chicago Tribune, 1954-1955; sales manager, Chemical Personnel Search Industries, Franklin, Tennessee, 1955-1983; vice president sales, Southern Center Company, Memphis, 1983; director marketing, Source Video Distribution Company, Inc., Franklin, 1984-1986; director advertising, Source Video Distribution Company, Inc., Franklin, since 1987.
Officer of Election, Davidson County Election Commission, Nashville, 1980-1986. Precinct chairman Davidson County Representatives, Nashville, 1978. Board dirs.Martha O'Brien Community Center, Nashville, 1978.
Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member Sales and Marketing Executive Club, Alpha Tau Delta of Chi Psi (board directors since 1968, national executive council 1977-1984, chairman of the executive council 1977-1983).
Married Joan Mendes, May 10, 1954. Children: Dorothea Pauline, Catherine.