Background
Lacey, Bert Harold was born on October 24, 1939 in Hazel Green, Kentucky, United States. Son of Harold Ellsworth and Zella (Fallen) Lacey.
community relations specialist
Lacey, Bert Harold was born on October 24, 1939 in Hazel Green, Kentucky, United States. Son of Harold Ellsworth and Zella (Fallen) Lacey.
Bachelor of Science, University Indianapolis, 1961. Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1965.
Teacher, coach Lewisville (Indiana) High School, 1961-1967. Coach, public relations director Lake City (Florida) Community College, 1967-1970. Assistant publicity director sports University Florida, Gainsville, 1970-1974.
Public relations director Cypress Gardens, Florida, 1974-1977. Executive director Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, 1977-1980. National sales manager Medalist Sports Equipment, Leesburg, Florida, 1980-1983.
Community relations specialist The Orlando Sentinel, since 1983.
Organizer permanent home for Florida Sports Hall of Fame, Cypress Gardens, executive director 1975-1982. Founder Light Up Orlando Committee, 1983. Trustee Florida Sports Foundation, Inc., since 1987, Orlando Sports, Inc., since 1984.
Board directors Knights Boosters University Center Florida, Orlando, since 1983. Member Public Relations Society of America, Florida Public Relations Association (board directors 1986-1990, Golden Image award 1983, 84, 86), Florida Sports Writers Association (executive secretary 1974-1982).
Married Carolyn Janet Shafer, July 22, 1961. Children: Ginger Ranae, Forest Grant, Kelly Fitzgerald.