Background
Cannon, Zane William was born on November 18, 1922 in Kenyon, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Joseph and Floreen (Sanders) Cannon.
educator marketing professional
Cannon, Zane William was born on November 18, 1922 in Kenyon, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Joseph and Floreen (Sanders) Cannon.
Student, Ball State University, 1940—1943. Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, 1960. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1966.
Guest lecturer marketing Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, 1963—1964, associate professor marketing, since 1965. Art specialist Portage (Michigan) Public Schools, 1964—1965. Promotion director Journal Advertising, 1974—1975.
Vice-chairman Kalamazoo Zoning Board Appeals, 1967—1973. Served United States Army, 1943.
Member of American Association of University Professors, Marketing-Advertising Roundtable, Point Purchase Advertising Institute, International Association Printing House Craftsmen, Direct Marketing Association, American Marketing Association, American Advertising Federation (director 1974-1975, academy advisory committee 1975-1983), American Academy Advertising, Kalamazoo Advertising Club, American Association Editorial Cartoonists, Western Michigan University Ad Club.
Married Gloria Gene Phillips, July 4, 1943. Children: Benjamin W., Russel J., Thomas F.