Greg Niemann

Greg Niemann graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University, Los Angeles, and was a communications manager and publications editor with United Parcel Service for over 34 years before he retired in January 1995. Niemann was president of both the Los Angeles and Orange County chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and was named Communicator of the Year by that organization. He has also served on the board of directors of the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC). He worked for UPS as a teenager in 1957-58, spent two years in the U.S. Army, and returned to UPS as a Hollywood delivery driver. He attended college at night and was promoted into management where he edited the company magazine in Southern California. Later he coordinated the editing of numerous company publications. Since retirement, he has been a newspaper columnist and still contributes regularly to several publications. Presently, Niemann is on staff of the "San Clemente Journal." Most of his articles are travel, outdoor sports, or Baja-related. Niemann's books include "Baja Fever," "Baja Legends," "Palm Springs Legends," "Big Brown: The Untold Story of UPS" and "Las Vegas Legends." The memoirs brought out in "Baja Fever" created a loyal following of Baja fans. "Baja Legends," which focuses on the characters, events, and locations that put Baja California on the map, won an award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California, and is in its third printing. "Palm Springs Legends" a top seller in all Coachella Valley bookstores, is also in its third printing. "Big Brown" immediately went into a second printing following its 2007 release. "Las Vegas Legends: What Happened in Vegas..." was released in fall 2011 and is available in numerous retail locations, including the new Las Vegas Mob Museum. It is currently a finalist for Book of the Year honors from ForeWord magazine. It is also available in Kindle version as are "Palm Springs Legends" and "Big Brown." A popular speaker, he has given numerous presentations and/or book signings at various venues, including book stores, expos and shows. Niemann is a fourth generation Californian whose great grandfather was a Southern California publisher, historian, and author. He and his wife reside in Palm Springs, California.