Background
Reeves, Benjamin Franklin was born on May 7, 1922 in Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ben Peden and Jessie Marguerite (Harvison) Reeves.
consultant and association executive
Reeves, Benjamin Franklin was born on May 7, 1922 in Warren County, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ben Peden and Jessie Marguerite (Harvison) Reeves.
Bachelor of Arts Kentucky, 1949.
Instructor, Richmond Professional Institute, Richmond, Virginia, 1949-1950; reporter, Evansville (Indiana) Press, 1951; reporter, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1952-1959; managing editor, The Courier-Journal, 1959-1966; assistant to chairman, Committee on Edition and Labor, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1967-1984; vice president, managing director, Burley & Dark Leaf Tobacco Export Association, Washington, 1984-1991.
With United States Navy 1942-1946. PTO; European Theatre of Operations. Member Associate Press Managing Editors Association (board dis.
1961-1964), National Tobacco Council (director 1985-1991), United States Agricultural Export Development Council (board directors 1986-1991).
Married Mavis Andree Mann, September 15, 1956. Children: Andree Elizabeth.