BIRTH DATE: Aug. 10, 1948, in Mobile, Ala.
EDUCATION: B.A. journalism, Bethany College, 1970; M.A. mass communications, Syracuse University, 1972.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: president, Tucker/Green, Old Lyme, Conn., since last year; senior VP, exec VP and vice ch
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has historically been a mecca for recruiting, and with the industry grappling with mass layoffs, that aspect will be even more critical this year.