Background
Sowd, David Howard was born on January 15, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of William Howard and Ruth Geiger (Smith) Sowd.
Sowd, David Howard was born on January 15, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of William Howard and Ruth Geiger (Smith) Sowd.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1967. Master of Arts in English, Kent State University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy in English, Bowling Green State University, 1973.
Clerk United States Postal Service, Canton, 1974-1981. Instructor Kent State University and University Akron, Ohio, 1981-1984. Library, branch head Stark County District Library., Canton, 1984-1987.
Reporter The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, 1987-1991. Copy editor Akron Beacon Journal, since 1997. Member marketing committee Ohio Ballet, Akron, 1989-1990.
Consultant Booksellers, Cleveland, 1991-1993.
Member Cleveland Music Group (board directors 1989), Stark County Arab-American Association (secretary 1987), Canton Federation Musicians, Society Professional Journalists, Jazz Journalists Association, Press Club Cleveland.
Married Judith Ann Kovacs, September 16, 1967 (divorced May 1980). Children: Aaron, Hannah.