Richard Frederick Zempel

Background

Zempel, Richard Frederick was born on September 2, 1953 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul Carter and Josephine Jane (Balhatchet) Zempel.

Education

Student, Whittier College, 1971-1973; student, Southern Illinois U., 1973-1977.

Career

Blues saxophone player, George Jackson Blues Band, Edwardsville, 1973-1977; owner, creative director, film director, Third Planet Prodns., Edwardsville, 1975-1977; copywriter, producer, D'Arcy Macmanus Masius, St. Louis, 1975-1977; associate creative director, executive producer, The Hanley Ptnrship., St. Louis, 1981-1983; copywriter, D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, St. Louis, 1983-1985; vice president, creative director, D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, St. Louis, since 1985; co-leader saxophone, The Benders (Rhythm & Blues Band), St. Louis, since 1983; vice president, creative director, producer, Budweiser, since 1985. Saxophone player, St. Louis Blues Club, since 1986, recording session artist, since 1987.

Achievements

• Richard Frederick Zempel has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising executive, producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member 150 Master in Public Health and Motocycle Club, Indian Motocycle Club.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting and restoring antique motorcycles.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Ann Vander Pluym, June 28, 1986.

Father:

Paul Carter Zempel

Mother:

Josephine Jane (Balhatchet) Zempel

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ann Vander Pluym