Background
Thacker, Robert George was born on December 17, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of George Leonard and Helen (Quimby) Thacker.
Thacker, Robert George was born on December 17, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of George Leonard and Helen (Quimby) Thacker.
Bachelor, University Nebraska, 1970.
Writer Fahden Advertising, Minneapolis, 1972-1974, Ruhr, Paragon, Minneapolis, 1974-1978, senior writer, 1978-1980, associate creative director, 1980-1984, vice president, creative director, 1984-1987, Campbell-Mithun, Minneapolis, 1987-1989. Vice president marketing Target Stores, 1989—1998. Senior vice president marketing Sears, Roebuck & Company, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 1998—1999.
President, Chief Executive Officer BDO International (Barton, Durstine & Osborn) and Batten Company Minneapolis, 1999—2004. Senior vice president marketing & advertising Office Max, since 2005. Instructor College St. Thomas, St. Paul, since 1982.
Member Minnesota Art Directors and Copywriters Club (president 1978-1979).
Married Susan Deitemeyer, March 20, 1970. Children: Molly, Joshua, Gretchen.