Mike Fenton's Biography

The son of Frank Muhleman Fenton and Elizabeth Ripley Fenton, Mike was born July 8, 1945. Between 1963 and 1973, Mike attended the College of Wooster and Marietta College. He also served in the Navy from 1967 to 1971. He was stationed aboard an ocean-going tug home-ported in San Diego, and had two, ten- month Western Pacific tours.

Interspersed through that ten year period, Mike worked various jobs at Fenton; the earliest being shipping department stock boy at age 19. He finally came to Fenton to stay in 1973 as the Purchasing Manager. In 1985, he also assumed responsibility for safety at Fenton. As recognition for his work, in 1996 Mike was a nominee for West Virginia's "Safety Professional of the Year" award. In addition to being the Safety Director and Purchasing Manager, Mike also designs several of the metal assemblies used in Fenton lamps.

Mike and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters. His outside interests include photography, basketball, hiking and camping with his family. They have three grandchildren:  Isaiah, Mason and Ava.

Mike's 2010 Spring Fenton Family Signing Event Schedule:

4/22/2010	4 - 6 p.m.	Harvard Ave. Drugs - Phone: 541-672-8122 1175 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, OR  97471 email: donna@harvardavedrugs.com
4/23/2010	4 - 6 p.m.	Davenport Pharmacy - Phone: 509-725-1151 525 Morgan Street, Davenport, WA  99122 email: davenportgrp@centurytel.net
4/24/2010	2 - 5 p.m.	Kurt's Pharmacy & Hallmark - Phone: 208-734-8177 1203 Filer Ave. E., Twin Falls, ID  83301 email: lynwoodhallmark@hotmail.com
4/30/2010	3 - 6 p.m.	Downtown Antique Gallery - Phone: 256-593-0023 102 S. Main St., Boaz, AL  35957
5/1/2010	10 a.m.  - 1 p.m.	Memories Antiques & Gifts - Phone: 256-350-5351 2406 Old Moulton Rd. S.W., Decatur, AL  35603
5/2/2010	1 - 4 p.m.	Remember When - Phone: 931-729-0053 108 S. Public Square, Centerville, TN  37033 email: Rem8@aol.com

Mike's Signature Pieces:

05057DW 4'' Aubergine Handpainted Fenton Foal Buy Now

05057DU 5 1/2'' Bumese Rooster Showcase Dealer Exclusive Buy Now