Background
Ficks, Robert Leslie was born on March 18, 1919 in Cincinnati. Son of Robert Leslie and Virginia L. (Willson) Ficks.
Manufacturing and marketing executive
Ficks, Robert Leslie was born on March 18, 1919 in Cincinnati. Son of Robert Leslie and Virginia L. (Willson) Ficks.
Bachelor of Business Administration, U. Cincinnati, 1941. Sales manager Ficks Reed Company, Cincinnati, 1945-1954, Salmanson & Company. New York City, 1954-1956.
Vice president Ethan Allen Inc., Danbury, Connecticut, 1956-1984. President Westport Marketing Superior vena cava syndrome, Connecticut, 1984. Board directors Home Furnishings Council.
Consultant in field.
President Westport Mktg. Review Board, International Furnishings & Design Association Republican.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1944. Member American Academy Advertising, National Home Fashion League, Association National Advertisers (director 1973-1976), National Advertising Review Board, International Furnishings & Design Association. Clubs: Cedar Point Yacht (Westport, Connecticut).
Married Virginia Dorsey Upson, September 12, 1942. Children: Robert Leslie, Dorsey Upson, Louis Phillip.