Background
Simpson, J. Christopher was born on November 4, 1955 in Anderson, South Carolina. Son of David Norris S. and Lois Betty Arata Shoolbred.
Simpson, J. Christopher was born on November 4, 1955 in Anderson, South Carolina. Son of David Norris S. and Lois Betty Arata Shoolbred.
Bachelor in History, Clemson U., 1977; Master of Arts in Journalism, University of Southern California, 1990.
Reporter, The Greensboro (North Carolina) Reporter, 1979-1980;
reporter, The Daily Press & The Times-Herald, 1980-1985;
national reporter, chief capitol hill bureau, The Washington Times, 1985-1986;
assistant national editor, The Washington Times, 1986-1987;
national political reporter, The Washington Times, 1987;
press secretary, United States Sen. Strom Thurmond, Washington, 1988-1990;
associate vice president external affairs, University of Southern California, Columbia, 1989-1991;
director marketing & media relations, University of Southern California, Columbia, 1989-1993;
director committee & marketing, U. Oregon, Eugene, 1993-1994;
special county to president, associate vice president government relations, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1994-1996;
vice president public affairs & government relations, special county to president, Indiana U., Bloomington, since 1996. Adjunct Professor journalism University of Southern California, 1990-1993.
Consultant Simpson & Associations, since 1991;presenter in field.
Volunteer John Kirzhaber for Governor, 1994. Member Edgewood Elementary School Education Leadning Foundation, 1994. Chairman Friends of Cayce-West Columbia Library.
Fund-Raising Committee, 1991-1993. Member marketing & committee committee United Way, 1992-1993, chairman fund-raising department, 1991, 92. Member American Marketing Association, Council Support Education, Bloomington Chamber of Commerce (unified regional marketing committee 1992-1993).
Married Millie R., February 2, 1980. Children: David, Sara.