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Sports marketing company executive

John Robert Ave, American Sports marketing company executive. Served with United States Air Force, 1956-1960. Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Background

Ave, John Robert was born on May 27, 1932 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of John and Zola Marie (Evans) Ave.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1954; postgraduate, Harvard University Business School, 1956.

Career

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.

Achievements

  • John Robert Avenue has been listed as a noteworthy sports marketing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Air Force, 1956-1960. Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Aurora Gasparelli, September 20, 1968. Children: Christopher Evan, Dana Kathryn, Jonathan Eric.

Father:
John Ave

Mother:
Zola Marie (Evans) Ave

Spouse:
Aurora Gasparelli

child:
Dana Kathryn Ave

child:
Jonathan Eric Ave

child:
Christopher Evan Ave