Background
Moore, Ellis Oglesby was born on May 12, 1924 in New York City. Son of Francis Lee and Gertrude (Ellis) Moore.
Moore, Ellis Oglesby was born on May 12, 1924 in New York City. Son of Francis Lee and Gertrude (Ellis) Moore.
Student, Washington and Lee University, 1941-1943.
Reporter, Pine Bluff (Arkansas) Coml., 1946-1947; Reporter, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1947-1952; writer, executive press and publicity, NBC, New York City, 1952-1963; public relations executive, Standard Oil Corporation (New Jersey), New York City, 1963-1966; public relations executive, American Broadcasting Companies Inc., New York City, 1966-1985; vice president public relations, American Broadcasting Companies Inc., 1972-1979; vice president corporation relations, American Broadcasting Companies Inc., 1979-1982; vice president public affairs, American Broadcasting Companies Inc., 1982-1985; public affairs consultant, 1985-1990.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Married Peggy Sorrells, June 21, 1944. Children: Ellis Oglesby, Jane Elizabeth Avallone, Kathleen Arnett, John Francis, Michael William.