At EYMER BRAND Laboratories + Think Tank, we work on projects large and small. One day we may be working to develop a visual identity system for a large corporation. The next day a job flies in and out the door before we can even take a second breath. Recently, we were asked by our good friends Paul Schubert and Cindy Matheison-Schubert, to create a memorial card for Cindy's father, Bob Matheison, who sadly past in early January.

Selene and I had the pleasure of meeting Bob while he visited New England. Here is a man who lived life to the fullest and will be sadly missed!

Below is a brief synopsis of his incredible career highlights. A link to his full obituary is featured at the end of this post.

• Disney Legend, radio broadcaster, sports announcer, Highland Cattle rancher, family patriarch Bob Matheison died on January 5, 2020.

• Following his college graduation from USC and a U.S. Army career, Bob joined The Walt Disney Company in 1960 and worked there until his retirement in February of 1994.

• Highlights of his Disney career include manager of Guest Relations at Disneyland, head of the research and development team for Walt Disney World, Director of Operations at Disneyland (and eventually Walt Disney World), Vice President of Operations, Vice President of the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, and finally, Executive Vice President of Parks, Walt Disney World.

• Should you visit the Magic Kingdon and stroll down Main Street U.S.A., look for the window that displays Bob's name.

• Bob pursued his love of sports announcing throughout and after his 34 years with Disney. He was the stadium announcer of the California Angels, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the USC Trojans basketball team.

• In retirement, Bob began a second career as a gentleman rancher raising 100 head of Scottish Highland cattle on 100 acres in the Smoky Mountains. He enjoyed showing his prized cows at Scottish Highland festivals throughout the country. He welcomed all visitors to his mountain paradise.

To read the full obituary, please visit: https://www.laughingplace.com/w/news/2020/01/05/former-disney-world-vice-president-bob-mathieson-passes-away-at-85/