Background

Clay, John Sheldon was born on May 10, 1956 in Minneapolis. Son of Charles Horace and Audrey Phyllis (Jorgensen) Clay.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, University of Minnesota, 1977; Master of Arts in Mass Communications, University of Minnesota, 1985.

Career

Copywriter, Liberty Diversified Industries, New Hope, Minnesota, 1978-1982; copy chief, Liberty Diversified Industries, New Hope, Minnesota, 1982-1985; senior copywriter, Harris & West Advertising, Minneapolis, 1985-1988; copywriter, Carmichael Lynch Advertising, Minneapolis, since 1988.

Achievements

• John Sheldon Clay has been listed as a notable Copywriter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Citizen's League, Minneapolis, since 1977. Member University of Minnesota School Journalism Alumni Association (board directors since 1989), Art Dirs. and Copywriters Club.

Interests

• Avocations: music, photography, running, cross-country skiing, poetry.

Connections

Married Carol Ann Stoeger, June 30, 1978. 1 child, Ryan David.

Father:

Charles Horace Clay

Mother:

Audrey Phyllis (Jorgensen) Clay

Spouse:

Carol Ann Stoeger

child:

Ryan David Clay