Background
Dompke, Norbert Frank was born on October 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Mary (Manley) Dompke.
Dompke, Norbert Frank was born on October 16, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Mary (Manley) Dompke.
Graduate, Wright Junior College, 1940. Student, Northwestern University, 1949.
Cost comptroller, budget director Scott Radio Corporation, 1947. President television Forecast, Inc., 1948-1952. Editor Chicago edition television Guide, 1953, manager Wisconsin edition, 1954.
President Root Photographers, Inc., Chicago, 1955-1991. Also chairman board directors. Board directors Root Studio, Inc., 1991-1996, retired, 1996.
Advisory committee photography & audiovisual technical, Southern Illinois University, 1980-1981. Advisory board Gordon Technology High School, 1979-1986. Co-founder television Guide, 1947.
With United States Army Air Corps, 1943-1947. Member National Education Association, National School Press Association, National Collegiate School Press Association, United Photographers Organization (president 1970-1971), Professional Photographers American, Professional School Photographers American (vice president 1966-1967, 87-88, secretary-treasurer 1967-1969, president 1969-1970, director 1971-1978, treasurer 1985-1986, secretary 1986-1987, president 1988-1989), Photo Marketing Association (Distinguished Service award 1992), Photographic Art and Science Foundation (Hall of Fame elector 1969-1996), Illinois Small Business Men's Association (director 1970-1973), Chicago Association Commerce and Industry (education committee 1966-1994), Illinois High School Press Association, North Center Association (visitation committee 1986), Chicago Bible Society (board advisors), Illinois Chamber of Commerce, International Club.
Married Marjorie Gies, December 12, 1964. Children: Scott, Pamela.