Background
Wilson, James Ross was born on November 25, 1939 in Petaluma, California, United States. Son of Stanley Thomas and Billie (Ross) Wilson.
broadcasting executive communications educator
Wilson, James Ross was born on November 25, 1939 in Petaluma, California, United States. Son of Stanley Thomas and Billie (Ross) Wilson.
Bachelor, Fresno State College, 1961. Master of Arts, California State University, Fresno, 1976.
Radio and television instructor, Department Defense Information School, Fort Slocum, New York, 1962-1965; news director, Station KVON, Napa, California, 1965; news director, Station KTIM, San Rafael, California, 1966; news reporter, Station KMJ, Fresno, 1966-1967; news director, Station KMJ, Fresno, 1967-1971; program director, Station KMJ/KNAX-FM, Fresno, 1971-1978; vice president, general manager, Station KMJ/KNAX-FM, Fresno, 1978-1982; news assignment editor, Station KFSN-television, Fresno, 1982-1983; professor mass committee, general manager, faculty advisor KFSR-FM, California State University, Fresno, since 1983; jazz disk jockey, Station KVPR, Valley Public Radio, Fresno, 1984-1990; weekend news anchor, KMPH-FM News Radio, 1994-1996.
Member Broadcast Education Association, Center California Broadcasters Association (treasurer, board directors 1980-1983), Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Society Professional Journalists, Alpha Epsilon Rho, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Elizabeth Ann Buckleman, December 29, 1964 (divorced 1982). Children: Greg, Tom.