Expertise:
Mr. Fillerup's expertise includes oil and watercolor painting.
Favorite Business Publication:
Southwest Art; Art of the West
Hobbies/Sports:
Painting, Reading, Swimming, Fishing, Hunting
Education Degrees:
JD, University of Wyoming
Affiliations Awards:
Society of Animal Artists, Inc.; Local Art Organizations; Former Bishop, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Rotary International
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Fillerup's mother Grace Stevenson McDonald Fillerup was named mother of the year for the state of Wyoming.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was being asked by Sen. Keith Thompson to become chairman of the Wyoming Civil Rights Advisory Committee when he was working as a lawyer.
Number Of Years In Profession:
51
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his talent.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Fillerup has written a book, and has had a book published about him entitled, 'The Artistry of Melvin M. Fillerup.' He has been painting for 30 years, and was in the general practice field for 25 years. He has ten children, 39 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Landscape Painting, Wildlife Painting, Wildlife Landscape Painting, Painting Western Cowboys
Awards/Honors:
Gold Medal (2005); William Weiss Award; Grumbacher Award; The Buffalo Bill Cody Award