Thomas M. Mertens

Background

Mertens, Thomas M. was born on October 22, 1949 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Theodore C. and Bernadette M. Mertens.

Education

Bachelor in English, California State University, Chico, 1971.

Career

Partner, executive editor, Soccer American magazine, Berkeley, California, 1972-1975; director public relations, San Jose Earthquakes pro soccer club, San Jose, California, 1974-1976; assistant general manager, San Jose Earthquakes pro soccer club, 1977-1979; sports director, anchor, Station KMST-television, Monterey, California, 1980-1982; owner, executive producer, Pro-Video and Film, San Jose, California, since 1982. Judge International television Association, San Francisco chapter, 1985, 86, 87, 88.

Achievements

• Thomas M. Mertens has been listed as a noteworthy Film and video producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, board directors, 1985, Executive Committee, since 1987, Chairman of the Board 1989-1990. Board directors League to Save Lake Tahoe, since 1992. Member International television Association (Vice-President San Francisco chapter 1984-1985, president 1985-1986, Valuable Service award, Joyce Nelson award).

Interests

• Avocations: soccer, amateur radio, local politics, theatre.

Connections

Married Barbara J. Krause, December 16, 1978. Children: Christopher, Emily.

Father:

Theodore C. Mertens

Mother:

Bernadette M. Mertens

Spouse:

Barbara J. Krause

child:

Emily Mertens

child:

Christopher Mertens