Background
Ave, John Robert was born on May 27, 1932 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of John and Zola Marie (Evans) Ave.
Sports marketing company executive
Ave, John Robert was born on May 27, 1932 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of John and Zola Marie (Evans) Ave.
Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1954; postgraduate, Harvard University Business School, 1956.
Vice president advertising and brand management, Lorillard Company. New York City, 1973-1977;
senior vice president marketing, Lorillard Company. New York City, 1977-1979;
executive vice president marketing, Lorillard Company.
New York City, 1979-1984;
president, Lorillard Company. New York City, 1984-1990;
chief Executive officer, Lorillard Company. New York City, 1985-1990;
chairman, Sports Marketing Corporation American, New York City, since 1991.
Served with United States Air Force, 1956-1960. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Aurora Gasparelli, September 20, 1968. Children: Christopher Evan, Dana Kathryn, Jonathan Eric.