Background
Larson, Mel was born on October 1, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Algot E. and Oleta M. (Murphy) Larson.
Larson, Mel was born on October 1, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Algot E. and Oleta M. (Murphy) Larson.
Graduated from the high school, Plymouth, Michigan, 1946.
Track owner, auto racing driver, promoter, publicist, 1953-1973; vice president public relations, advertising, C. W. Pine, Phoenix, 1964-1968; various promotional positions, Mint Hotel/Casino, 1968-1973; marketing director, Circus Circus Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1974-1975; vice president marketing, Circus Circus Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1976-1985; corporation vice president marketing, Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, 1985-1987; executive vice president, Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas, 1987-1992; retired, 1992; also board directors, Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc., Las Vegas.
Sergeant United States Air Force, 1948-1952. Member National Association Stock Car Auto Racing, Helicopter Association International, Helicopter Club American M C.
Married Marilyn Gowens, January 14, 1979.