Jon Ashmann

Background

Ashmann, Jon was born on August 10, 1950 in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. Son of Hiladore and Della (Jutkus) Ashmann.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1974.

Career

Apprentice typographer, Frederic Ryder Company, Chicago, 1974-1976; designer, Jon Ashmann Design, Northbrook, Illinois, since 1976; lecturer, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1977-1980; instructor, Illinois Institute Technology Institute Design, Chicago, 1980-1984; associate professor, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, since 1984.

Achievements

• Jon Ashmann has been listed as a noteworthy art professor, designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Marine Corps, 1969-1971, Vietnam. Member American Center for Design, American Institute Graphic Arts, National Art Education Association, Illinois Art Education Association, Foundations in Art Theory and Education (vice president), Illinois Alliance for Arts Education, The American Institute Graphic Arts (board director, education chair Chicago chapter).

Interests

• Avocation: horticulture.

Connections

Married Susan Mermelstein, January 2, 1976. Children: Aaron, Steven, Elizabeth.

Father:

Hiladore Ashmann

Mother:

Della (Jutkus) Ashmann

Spouse:

Susan Mermelstein

child:

Steven Ashmann

child:

Aaron Ashmann

child:

Elizabeth Ashmann