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public relations executive writer

James Michael Desautel, American public relations executive, writer. Recipient News Photography Reporting awards (10) Sigma Delta Chi, Seattle, Spokane, 1970-1978, Columbia Broadcasting System/NBC Fellowship award Michelle Clark Fellowship, New York, 1973, Emmy Nomination Academy television Arts and Sciences, Seattle, 1978, Spokane MAX awards (22) Spokane Ad Federation, 1979-1984. Member Public Relations Society of America (certified).

Background

Desautel, James Michael was born on December 27, 1948 in Nespelem, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Clarence Marcel Desautel and Julia J. (Carson) Woodward.

Education

Liberal studies, Eastern Washington University, 1971.

Career

Photographer, KREM-television, Spokane, Washington, 1970-1972; photographer, producer, KING-television, Seattle, 1972-1974; reporter, anchor, KREM-television, Spokane, Washington, 1974-1976; reporter, anchor, producer, KOMO-television, Seattle, 1976-1979; president, Desautel & Long, Inc., Spokane, Washington, 1979-1984; public affairs manager, USDA-Soil Conservation Svc., Spokane, since 1984. Chairman SCS Equal Opportunity Advisory Council, Spokane, 1991-1993. Member SCS Employee Development Committee, Spokane, Washington, 1991-1993.

Achievements

  • James Michael Desautel has been listed as a notable Public relations executive, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Public Relations Society of America (certified).

Interests

  • Avocations: exercising, writing, reading.

Connections

Married Janice, May 10, 1969 (divorced 1971). 1 child, Stacey Lynn. Married Cheryl Lynne, February 13, 1982.

1 child, Sara Kay.

Father:
Clarence Marcel Desautel Woodward

Mother:
Julia J. (Carson) Woodward

Spouse:
Cheryl Lynne

Spouse:
Janice

child:
Sara Kay Desautel

child:
Stacey Lynn Desautel