Marilyn Lee Greist

Background

Greist, Marilyn Lee was born on May 21, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of David and Florence Gertrude (Wolfe) Vernik.

Education

Student, Temple University, 1966; certified, HB Studios, New York City, 1979.

Career

Media buyer, Brownstein Advertising, Philadelphia, 1969-1971; media director, Brownstein Advertising, Philadelphia, 1971-1973; account executive, Brownstein Advertising, Philadelphia, 1973-1975; media consultant, Marilyn Greist Media, Philadelphia, 1975-1977; director advertising, Cottman Transmissions, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1977-1979; research analyst, Katz Communications, Inc., New York City, 1979-1983; media director, account executive, Gregory & Clyburne, Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, 1983-1985; vice-president and senior account executive, Gregory & Clyburne, Inc., Stamford, 1985-1988; vice president, media director, Dickison & Rakaseder, Inc., Stamford, since 1988.

Achievements

• Marilyn Lee Greist has been listed as a noteworthy advertising agency executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Westport Community Theater, 1982-1983. Member North Park Civic Association, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1985-1987. Member church choir, Bridgeport.

Member Ad Club of Fairfield County (vice president 1985-1986, Matty awards 1984, 85, 86), Women in Communications (Fairfield County chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: amateur acting, gourmet cooking, singing.

Connections

Married Lewis Charles Greist, May 21, 1972.

Father:

David Vernik

Mother:

Florence Gertrude (Wolfe) Vernik

Spouse:

Lewis Charles Greist