Background
Puris, Martin Ford was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Martin and Virginia Lee (Farmer) Puris.
Puris, Martin Ford was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Martin and Virginia Lee (Farmer) Puris.
Student, DePauw University, 1961.
With Campbell-Ewald Company, Detroit, 1962—1964, Young & Rubicam, Incorporated, New York York City, 1964-1966. Vice president Carl Ally, Inc., 1966-1974. President, Chief Executive Officer Ammirati & Puris, Inc., 1974-1994.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, chief creative officer Ammirati, Puris, Lintas, 1995—1999. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Not Traditional Media, since 2004. Media advisor President George Bush.
Director IPG Group, 1995—1999. Vice chairman Sheltering Arms. Managing director New Things Investment Group.
Treasurer Hampton Classic. Executive com The Quills.
Vice-chairman, trustee Mystic Seaport Museum. Member American Association Advertising Agilysys (governor), New York Yacht Club, Nantucket Yacht Club, American Yacht Club, Union Club.
Married Mary M. Herrmann. Children: Kimberly Mayo, Jason Patterson, Mary Elizabeth.
