James Robert Needham

Background

Needham, James Robert was born on July 2, 1944 in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Son of Frederick Homer and Jeannette Elizabeth (Cushman) Needham.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech and Psychology, Indiana State University, 1967; Master of Science in Speech, Indiana State University, 1968.

Career

Production engineer, Station WTHI-television, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1968-1969; assistant audio-visual coordinator, U. Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 1969; television producer, Eastern Kentucky U., Richmond, 1969-1972; director community affairs, Station WISH-television, Indianapolis, 1972-1974; administrative assistant to general manager, Station WISH-television, Indianapolis, 1974-1976; general manager Station WIPB-television, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1976-1993; assistant professor telecommunications, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, since 1993. Treasurer, board directors Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, Indianapolis.

Achievements

• James Robert Needham has been listed as a noteworthy telecommunications educator, executive, producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Committee member Young Life of Delaware County, Muncie, since 1976, president, 1978-1980. Member Small Station Association (midwest regional director 1986-1992), Muncie Delaware County Chamber of C. (vice president government relations 1979-1982).

Interests

• Avocations: teaching Sunday school, running, photography, collecting antiques, scuba diving.

Connections

Married Judy Ann Grimes, August 31, 1967 (divorced April 1974). Married Linda Lou Loats, October 15, 1977. Children: Kirsten, Steve, Brian.

Father:

Frederick Homer Needham

Mother:

Jeannette Elizabeth (Cushman) Needham

Spouse:

Linda Lou Loats

Spouse:

Judy Ann Grimes

child:

Brian Needham

child:

Steve Needham

child:

Kirsten Needham