Michael Latoria

Background

Latoria, Michael was born on July 2, 1943 in Blue Island, Illinois, United States. Son of Vito and Rose (Cialdella) Latoria.

Education

Diploma, American Academy Art, Chicago, 1965; student, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1965-1967; Bachelor, U. South Florida, 1977.

Career

Designer, Silvestri Art Manufacturing, Chicago, 1969-1971; designer, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, 1977-1980; design director visual presentation, Walt Disney Epcot Center, Orlando, 1980-1982; director visual presentation, Walt Disney Prodns., Tokyo, 1982-1983; vice president, Roth Display Corporation, Garden Grove, California, 1983-1985; president, Latoria Enterprises, Santa Ana, California, 1985-1986; president, Latoria Enterprises, Orlando, since 1987. Consultant/lecturer Shop System Study Society, Tokyo, 1985-1987. Consultant/designer China Group, Epcot Center, since 1987.

Set designer Center Florida Civic Theatre, Orlando, 1987, board directors, since 1990. Board directors Acme Theatre, Inc., Orlando, since 1990.

Achievements

• Michael Latoria has been listed as a noteworthy Designer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1967-1969. Member Florida Motion Picture and television Association, National Trust for History Preservation.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Father:

Vito Latoria

Mother:

Rose (Cialdella) Latoria