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Roy Spence

b. 1948

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About Roy Spence

Born 1948. Roy Spence is an American advertising person.

Roy Spence (born October 10, 1948) is the chairman and co-founder of the advertising agency GSD&M, and an author.

Early life Spence was born in Brownwood, Texas, to Roy Milam Spence Sr. and Ruth Griffin. He attended Brownwood High School, where he was a member of the 1965 Class 3A state championship football team. He then went on to enroll at the University of Texas at Austin, and went on to found GSD&M in 1971.

Awards In 2004, Roy Spence received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Texas.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Advertising person
Nationality
Education
University of Texas at Austin, Brownwood High School

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Roy Spence's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Roy Spence?

American writer

When was Roy Spence born?

Roy Spence was born on 10 October 1948.

What is Roy Spence's occupation?

Roy Spence is an advertising person.

What nationality is Roy Spence?

Roy Spence is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Spence

· Wikidata: Q7373392

· DBpedia: Roy Spence (executive)

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