Background
Martin, James David was born on May 7, 1943 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ruscal Wendel and Phyllis (Edwards) Martin.
marketing communications executive
Martin, James David was born on May 7, 1943 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ruscal Wendel and Phyllis (Edwards) Martin.
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, University Wisconsin, 1968. Postgrad, Northeastern University, Chicago, 1972.
Freelance writer, since 1971. Staff writer, editorial assistant Chicogan Magazine, 1973—1974. Staff writer Illinois Division Tourism, 1974—1975.
Owner public relations firm. Speechwriter governor Illinois, 1975—1977. Speechwriter, staff writer Gould, Inc., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1977—1979.
Editor Chicagoland Magazine, 1977—1979. Director communications Portec Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, 1977—1979. President James D. Martin & Associates, Evanston, since 1984.
Member of Railway Progress Institute (chairman public relations committee 1981-1983), International Association Business Communicators, R.R. Public Relations Association, Association RailRoad Advertising & Marketing, American Film Institute, Chicago Press.
Married Melinda Robinson Martin, July 17, 1968. Children: James Richard Lawrence, Geoffrey Michael.