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Richard L. Burns
Richard L. Burns is a retired television and advertising "Mad Man". He guy who put the smile on the PSA Airplane, created Woodsy the Owl for the Forest Service and engineered
that ...view moreRichard L. Burns is a retired television and advertising "Mad Man". He guy who put the smile on the PSA Airplane, created Woodsy the Owl for the Forest Service and engineered
that cultural icon, the Fruit of the Loom guys, Mr. Burns developed and initiated the first nationwide system of local sales and advertising for national companies in radio and
television, created and implemented a fact-based and mathematical format for electronic and print advertising while a management consultant, developed and distributed a widely-accepted (20 million weekly viewership) children's TV program series and was most recently responsible for the mandated rescue of companion and livestock animals in all national disaster operations.
Mr. Burns has also planned and initiated several philanthropic and operating foundations. He is listed in "Who's Who" and is a recipient of numerous community and professional awards. He has been an officer and board director of profit and non-pro t organizations, advertising and consulting councils and humane organizations.
Mr. Burns suffered a massive stroke (Cerebral Hemorrhage) at age 38 and was not expected to live. Yet, many years later, he resides happily in California, where he is a successful husband, father, avid golfer and published author.view less