Background
Cassin, James Richard was born on October 7, 1933 in Port Huron, Michigan, United States. Son of Lloyd Gerald Cassin and Gladys Caroline (Smith) McCarron.
Cassin, James Richard was born on October 7, 1933 in Port Huron, Michigan, United States. Son of Lloyd Gerald Cassin and Gladys Caroline (Smith) McCarron.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Ball State University, 1982. Master of Science in Radio-television, Butler University, 1984.
Enlisted, United States Air Force, 1951; served as public information specialist, United States Air Force, Japan, Korea, Nevada, Texas, Colorado, Wisconsin, 1951-1971; retired, United States Air Force, 1971; editor internal publications, American Fletcher Corporation, Indianapolis, 1972-1974; publicity director, Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Indianapolis, 1974-1976; professor broadcasting, Defense Information School, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, 1976-1995; broadcast instructor, Walker Career Center, Indianapolis, 1996-1997. Adjunct Professor Marian College, Indianapolis, 1988-1991, Butler U., Indianapolis, since 1998.
Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Air Force Public Affairs Association, Armed Forces Broadcasters Association, American Legion, United States Air Force Thunderbird Alumni Association, Defense Information School Alumni Association, Track and Field Writers Association.
Married Winnie Christine Carr, May 2, 1952. Children: James R. II, Carolyn Marie Cassin Krecklow.