Jan Ella Lower

Background

Lower, Jan Ella was born on January 24, 1949 in Milford, Delaware, United States. Daughter of Paris Mills and Marie (Emory) Sharp.

Education

Student, Delaware State College, 1967—1968. Student, Shephard College, 1968—1971.

Career

With training and development Lazarus Department Store, Columbus, Ohio, 1971—1976. Training video producer General Telephone and Electronics, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1976—1979. With media relations Indpls Power & Light Company, since 1979.

Communications consultant non-profit organizations Salvation Army, United Way Greater Indianapolis, Urban League, Lakes Crossing Homeowner's Association, Indiana Lung Association Fundraiser Indpls Opera Company, 1983—1984, Humane Society, 1984. Publicity committee member 500 Festival Associates, since 1983. Member Circle Theatre Media Advisory Committee, 1983—1984, Opening Night Planning Committee, 1984, Indianapolis Senior Citizen Board.

Member hospitality committee City Assets Conference, 1985. Board directors Indianapolis Performing Arts Academy, 1986—1987. Member public relations advisory committee Indianapolis Symphony, since 1987.

Achievements

• January Ella Lower has been listed as a noteworthy utilities spokesperson, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of League of Women Voters, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Press Club of Indianapolis, Women in Communications (vice president Indianapolis professional chapter, president 1986-1987), Sycamore Golf.

Connections

Married Brenton Ray Lower, April 25, 1975.

Father:

Paris Mills Sharp

Mother:

Marie (Emory) Sharp

Spouse:

Brenton Ray Lower