David Lee Burton

Background

Burton, David Lee was born on March 2, 1966 in Ash Grove, Missouri, United States. Son of Willis B. and Ramona Joyce (Farmer) Burton.

Education

Bachelor, Drury College, 1988.

Career

Legal clerk, Harrison, Tucker & Hyde, Springfield, Missouri, 1987-1989; managing editor, Ozark Publications, Willard, Missouri, 1989-1993; assistant director development, SMSU, Springfield, Missouri, 1993-1996; public relations coordinator, Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc., since 1996.

Achievements

• David Lee Burton has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor, public relations professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Committeeman Greene County Republican Committee, Springfield, since 1989. Director Drury College Alumni Board, Springfield, 1989-1996. Member Ash Grove History Society, 1987-1990.

Member International Society Weekly Newspaper Editors (secretary/treasurer 1990-1995, Award of Excellence in Writing 1992), Ozarks Press Association, Missouri Press Association, Missouri Association Newspaper Editors, National Newspaper Association.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, photography, woodworking.

Connections

Father:

Willis B. Burton

Mother:

Ramona Joyce (Farmer) Burton