Background
Ellison, Gerald L. was born on May 24, 1943 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Olyn G. and Margaret (Gracey) Ellison.
Entertainer advertising executive
Ellison, Gerald L. was born on May 24, 1943 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Olyn G. and Margaret (Gracey) Ellison.
Bachelor of Science, Southwest Missouri State University, 1966. Nightclub entertainer, United States of America, 1965-1972, concert entertainer, 1972. President Gary Ellison Prodns.
Incorporated., Springfield, Missouri, 1972.
Cinematographer film: ECCO (Addy award), 1980. Television commercial: Ozark Mountain Country (Addy award),1981.
President, Friends of the Zoo, 1978-1982, host and executive producer Telethon, 1984. Host Telethon, United Cerebral Palsy Southwest Missouri, Springfield, 1980-1986.
President Museum of Ozarks History, 1986-1988.
President of the board directors Springfield Convention Visitor"s Bureau, 1997. Named Missouri"s Official Ragtime Piano Player, 1973. Gary Ellison Day proclaimed by Governor Missouri, March 3, 1984.
Entertainment citation Department Defense, 1967.
Elder Prebyn. Church.
Nightclub entertainer, United States, 1965-1972. Concert entertainer, since 1972. President Gary Ellison Productions Inc., Springfield, Missouri, since 1972.
Marketing director Wonders of Wildlife, since 1999. Board trustees Forest Institute Professional Psychology, since 1999.
President Friends of the Zoo, 1978-1982, host, executive producer telethon, 1984. Host telethon United Cerebral Palsy Southwest Missouri, Springfield, 1980-1986. President Museum of Ozarks History, 1986-1988.
President board directors Springfield Convention Visitor's Bureau, 1997-1998. Elder Presbyterian Church. Member American Advertising Federation (national government relations 1982, chairman government relations 9th district 1981), Springfield Advertising Club (Ad Man of Year, Silver medal 1980, president 1978-1980, board directors 1987-1990).
Married Janet A. Wulkan, July 26, 1969. Children: Shannon, Mark.