Merlin Francis Jacobson

Background

Jacobson, Merlin Francis was born on May 25, 1951 in Winnattee. Son of Ruben and Colleen Jacobson.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Minneapolis College of Art & Design and Osaka University Arts (Japan), 1979.

Career

Designer Bovard Design, Minneapolis, 1975-1977. Apprentice designer Anderberg, 1976. Assistant art director Sacred Design & Associates, Minneapolis, 1978-1979.

Art & creative director Markgraf & Wells Advertising, 1979-1983, Duncan Advertising, Minneapolis, 1983-1986, Duncan Joseph Marketing, Minneapolis, 1983-1986. Chief executive officer, creative director Jin/Jacobson Advertising, since 1986. Professor College of the Associated Arts, St. Paul, since 1985.

Achievements

• Merlin Francis Jacobson has been listed as a noteworthy advertising company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Travel, camping.

Connections

Married Mitsue Jin, December 20, 1973. Children: Jinny Marie.