Background
Martin, Joseph Chekel was born on April 21, 1944 in Cleveland. Son of Eugene Chekel and Fern Simenson.
Martin, Joseph Chekel was born on April 21, 1944 in Cleveland. Son of Eugene Chekel and Fern Simenson.
Degree in business management, Bemidji State University, 1965.
Chairman Text N Tone, London, England, and Dover, Delaware, since 1994. Founder The Talking Page Literacy Organization, Newport Beach, California, since 1997. Mgmr. Dayton Hudson Retail Corporation, Minneapolis, 1966—1977, Carter, Hawley, Hales Retail Stores, Los Angeles, 1977—1980.
President M. Chekel and Associates Retail Consultant, London, 1980—1989, New York City, 1980—1989, Los Angeles, 1980—1989. Managing partner American on Sale Retail Stores, London, 1989—1994.
State chairman Keep American Beautiful, Tulsa, 1974—1975. Vice president Tulsa Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1973—1977. Retail chairman Tulsa United Way, 1975—1977.
Married Nancy Costa, May 27, 2001. Children: Courtney A. Langdon, Christian A. Chekel.