Background
Palmquist, James Ronald was born on March 10, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul Emil and Bertha Amanda (Johnson) Palmquist.
consultant public relations executive
Palmquist, James Ronald was born on March 10, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Paul Emil and Bertha Amanda (Johnson) Palmquist.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Denver, 1960. Postgraduate, University Colorado, Denver, 1963. Postgraduate, Boston University, 1979.
Colorado radio and television stations, 1953-1966. Managing editor, co-anchor, acting news director, political reporter, assignment editor Station WGAN-television-Department of Administration and Management-FM, Portland, Maine, 1966-1978. Company-founder, editor Business Digest, Portland, 1978-1979.
Public relations counselor, consultant, freelance author, photographer, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, since 1979.
Guest lecturer University of Southern Maine. Workshop-seminar coordinator.
Correspondent, stringer American Broadcasting Company Radio, Mutual, Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, United Press International and Associated Press, 1953-1978. Board of directors Community Counseling Center, 1980-1982, Maine Publicity Bureau, 1981-1982.
Member Governor"s Advisory Council Small Business.
Cape Elizabeth representative Greater Portland Area Development Council, 1979-1981. Member Maine advisory councilSBA, 1982-1989. Advisory board Community Intertainment Agency.
Board directors 1st Radio Parish Church, Portland.
Board directors Community Counseling Center, 1980—1982, Maine Publicity Bureau, 1981—1982. Member Governor's Advisory Council Small Business. Cape Elizabeth representative Greater Portland Area Development Council, 1979—1981.
Member Maine Advisory Council Small Business Administration, 1982—1989. Advisory board member Community Intertainment Agency. Board directors 1st Radio Parish Church, Portland.
Member of Seashore Trolly Museum, ready reckoner History Society Maine, Lutheran in Media, Maine Association Broadcasters, Professional Consultant (Maine), Society Professional Journalists, Maine Press Association, Maine Public Relations Council, Public Relations Society America, Counselors Academy, 470 ready reckoner Club (Portland), Torch Club Western Maine, Rotary Club.
Married Sandra Lyons, November 3, 1958. Children: Jennifer Lynn Palmquist Cameron, James R. Newsreporter, editor, anchor, photographer, radio news director