Background
Costa, Manuel Antone was born on October 26, 1933 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Manuel Joaquin and Mellie Theresa (Perry) Costa.
Costa, Manuel Antone was born on October 26, 1933 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Manuel Joaquin and Mellie Theresa (Perry) Costa.
Bachelor in Business, Marketing, Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, California, 1983.
Director advertising/promotions, Volvo Penta of America, Norfolk, Virginia, 1974-1977; president, Drummond Yachts, Inc., Dania, Florida, 1977-1979; regional representative, Georgia Department Industry/Trade, Augusta, Georgia, 1979-1981; director, Georgia Mountains Center, Gainesville, 1981-1985; director, Myrtle Beach (South Carolina.) Convention Center, 1985-1988; executive director, Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center, 1988-1990; facility consultant, Melbourne Beach, Florida, 1990-1991; director, Florence (South Carolina.) Civic Center, 1991-1995. Board directors South Carolina. Music and Entertainment Commission.
Board of directors South Carolina. Music & Entertainment Commission. Secretary South Carolina.
Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame. Sector coordinator summer Olympics, Atlanta, 1996. With United States Marine Corps, 1951-1954.
Member International Association Audit Mgrs. (district vice president 1987-1989, board directors 1987-1989, facility instructor 1990-1991), Mid-Atlantic Building Mgrs. Association, CountryMusic Association, International Country Music Buyers Association.
Married Barbara Susan Cournoyer, December 2, 1967. Children: David Manuel, Julia Lynn, Jeffrey David.