Houston Oliver Gillespie

Background

Gillespie, Houston Oliver was born on January 13, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Houston Oliver and Mary Elizabeth (Haley) Gillespie.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Western Kentucky University, 1966. Master of Science, George Williams College, 1973. director urban programs National Park Service, unites states department Interior, Washington, 1966-1974. Executive director Living History Farms Foundation, Des Moines, 1974-1980.

General manager Station WQAD-television

Moline, Illinois, 1981-1985. President, 1985; Adjunct Professor Department Communications Iowa State University, Broadcast Journalism University of Minnesota.

Career

Director urban programs National. Director Living History Farms Foundation. General manager Sta; Editor Living History Farms journal

Producer, actor (film) Seeds of Hope, 1977 (Silver Eagle award).

President Iowa Travel Council.

Achievements

• Houston Oliver Gillespie has been listed as a noteworthy broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Illinois Broadcasters Association, Iowa Broadcasters Association, television bureau of Advertising, National Association Broadcasters, Association Broadcast Executives, National Education Association. Clubs: Davenport Sailing, Quad Cities Advertising.

Interests

• Sailing, horses, golf.

Connections

Married Patricia Kirkland. Children: David, Elizabeth, Shelley, Chad, Stacey.

Father:

Houston Oliver Gillespie

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth (Haley) Gillespie

Spouse:

Patricia Kirkland

child:

Elizabeth Gillespie

child:

Shelley Gillespie

child:

Chad Gillespie

child:

Stacey Gillespie

child:

David Gillespie