Jerome Edward Masek

Background

Masek, Jerome Edward was born on December 6, 1952 in Painesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Perry Edward Junior and Evelyn Josephine Masek.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Bowling Green State University, Ohio, 1975.

Career

City editor The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio, 1972-1980. Energy and environmental reporter The Press, Cleveland, 1980-1982. City editor The Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1982-1983.

Editor employee publications BFGoodrich, Akron, Ohio, 1983-1984. Press secretary, executive assistant Mayor' General’ s Office, Cleveland, 1984-1989. Day city editor The Morning Journal, Lorain, 1990-1992.

Supervisor publications Ohio Lottery Commission, Cleveland, 1992-2000. Media relations manager & publications manager Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, since 2000. Instructor photojournalism Kent State University, Ashtabula, 1978-1979.

Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Jerome Edward Masek has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member communications committee Cleveland Bicentennial Commission, 1994-1996. Member Society Professional Journalists (national membership chair 1998-2001, president Cleveland chapter 1990-1991, 98-99, board directors 1987-2005, Distinguished Service award 2000, Lifetime Achievement award 2005), Toastmasters International, Cleveland Hiking Club.

Interests

• Photography, hiking.

Connections

Married Carol Ann Repede, April 9, 1983. Children: Tracey, Mathew.

Father:

Perry Edward Junior

Mother:

Evelyn Josephine Masek

Spouse:

Carol Ann Repede

child:

Mathew Masek

child:

Tracey Masek