Background
Kimbrell, Edward Michael was born on May 3, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Lloyd Lee and Marguerite (Graves) Kimbrell.
academic administrator host communications educator
Kimbrell, Edward Michael was born on May 3, 1939 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Lloyd Lee and Marguerite (Graves) Kimbrell.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1961. Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1972.
Founding department chairman mass committee, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1971-1989;
dean College of Mass Comm., Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1989-1993;
special gifts officer Development Office, professor journalism, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, 1993-1995;
special assistant to vice president for marketing communications, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, since 1995. Trustee Middle Tennessee State University Foundation, 1985-1991. Consultant International Business Machines Corporation, 1993, PeabodyColl., Access Group, 1992, Chaz Taylor Public Rels., Nashville, since 1989, Leadership Nashville, since 1988, Tennessee Forestry Association, Nashville, since 1988, Christensen and Associations Advertising, Murfreesboro, 1984.
Expert witness Baker, Worthington, Croscle Stansberry & Woolf, Attorneys at Law, 1982. Board directors George Polk awards Long Island University. Speaker in field.
Member advisory council Tennessee Commission on Film, Music and Entertainment, 1987-1989, 89-91. Member Rutherford County Bicentennial Commission, 1987-1989. Member executive board Rutherford County Heart Association, 1986, Murfreesboro-Rutherford County Arts Council, 1986.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1961-1963, 1st lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1967-1969. Member National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (national trustee 1989-1993, Nashville chapter trustee 1986-1993, president 1989-1990, public relations council since 1993, education committee since 1992, 4 Emmys, Telly award 1995), Tennessee Press Association (educational outreach committee since 1992).
Children: Amy, Dow.