Background
Clifford, James Michael was born on August 3, 1941 in Watertown, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Dominic and Catherine Ann (Crowley) Clifford.
newspaper editor and publisher
Clifford, James Michael was born on August 3, 1941 in Watertown, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John Dominic and Catherine Ann (Crowley) Clifford.
Bachelor in Journalism, Marquette University, 1964.
Reporter, advertising salesman, Watertown Daily Times, 1964-1968; circulation manager, Watertown Daily Times, 1968-1972; general manager, Watertown Daily Times, 1972-1980; general manager, associate public, Watertown Daily Times, 1980-1987; editor, public, Watertown Daily Times, since 1987. Board directors M&I Bank-Watertown.
Trustee Joseph E. Davies Scholarship Foundation, Washington, since 1975. Board directors Watertown Memorial Hospital, 1983-1991. President Watertown Area Community Foundation, since 1991.
Board directors Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, since 1993. Member American Newspaper Publications Association, Inland Press Association (board directors since 1996), Wisconsin Newpaper Association (board directors 1979-1989, president 1989-1990), Watertown Chamber of C. (board directors promotive corporation 1973), Milwaukee Press Club, Elks (trustee Watertown, exalted ruler 1968-1970).
Married Patricia Louise Graham, August 29, 1964. Children: Maribeth, Kevin, Brenda.