Howard Berkes

Background

Berkes, Howard was born on January 29, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Milton and Ethel (Weintraub) Berkes.

Education

Student, Temple University, 1971; Student, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon, 1979, 80.

Career

Newscaster, reporter, station-KLCC, Eugene, Oregon, 1979-1980; independent reporter, producer, Eugene, Oregon, 1980; contract reporter, National Public Radio, Salt Lake City, 1981-1982; staff reporter, National Public Radio, Salt Lake City, since 1982; training consultant, National Public Radio, Washington, 1982; training consultant, Alaska Public Radio, Anchorage, 1984. Reporter 1984 Summer Olympic Games. Training consultant National Radio News Workshops, Alaska Public Radio, 1986-1992, Toucan Prodns.

Workshops, 1986-1987. Reporter Shuttle Launch Decision, 1986. Consultant, editor Montana HumanitiesCom., Missoula, 1982-1987.

Member guest faculty Poynter Institute, 1992, 93.

Achievements

• Howard Berkes has been listed as a noteworthy Radio news reporter by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Professional Journalists (National Radio Reporting award 1984).

Interests

• Avocations: backpacking. Skiing; gardening.

Connections

Married Wanda Gayle Heesch, May 22, 1985.

Father:

Milton Berkes

Mother:

Ethel (Weintraub) Berkes

Spouse:

Wanda Gayle Heesch