David Joseph Messing

Background

Messing, David Joseph was born on April 12, 1944 in Fairbury, Nebraska, United States. Son of Clarance Oliver and Leona Marie (Husa) Messing.

Career

Announcer, Station KRFS, Superior, Nebraska, 1961-1962; announcer, Station KGMT, Fairbury, Nebraska, 1962-1963; announcer, assistant chief engineer, Station KRGI, Grand Island, Nebraska, 1963-1964; morning announcer/chief engineer, Station KNDY, Marysville, Kansas, 1964-1968; announcer, Stations KYSN and KSSS, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1968-1969; chief engineer, Station KBON, Omaha, 1969-1970; general manager, Station KOTD, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, 1970-1971; vice president, general manager, Station KNCY AM-FM, Nebraska City, since 1971. Non-commisioned officer in charge Fort Carson Hospital radio station, Colorado Springs, 1968-1969.

Achievements

• David Joseph Messing has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Nancy Hoch for government, Otoe County, 1986, member Nebraska City Junior Chamber of Commerce(named Boss of Year, 1985). Served with United States Army, 1963-1969. Member Society Broadcast Engineers (Midlands chapter, chairman 1984-1986), Nebraska City Amateur Radio Club (president 1984), American Legion.

Interests

• Avocation: amateur radio.

Connections

Married Jeannie Press, December 10, 1966: children: Lori, Jason.

Father:

Clarance Oliver Messing

Mother:

Leona Marie (Husa) Messing

Spouse:

Jeannie Press

child:

Jason Messing

child:

Lori Messing