Jerome Russell Leslie

Background

Leslie, Jerome Russell was born on October 11, 1939 in Luverne, Minnesota, United States. Son of Russell Walter and Esther Betsey (Nergaard) Leslie.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, South Dakota State University, 1962. Master of Science in Journalism, South Dakota State University, 1990.

Career

Reporter, photographer, Watertown (South Dakot) Public Opinion, 1962-1963; reporter, photographer, Sioux City (Iowa) Journal, 1963-1973; state editor, Brookings (South Dakot) Daily Register, 1973-1978; agriculture news editor, communications specialist, South Dakot State University, Brookings, since 1978.

Achievements

• Jerome Russell Leslie has been listed as a noteworthy communications specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Publicity director Brookings Ice Skating Association, 1990-1991. Board trustees Methodist Church, 1992-1994. With United States Army, 1957, United States National Guard, 1957-1962.

Member Agricultural Communicators in Education, South Dakota Extension Specialists Association, Kiwanis, Gamma Sigma Delta, Kappa Tau Alpha, Epsilon Sigma Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: jogging, hunting, shooting, fishing.

Connections

Married Maxine Ann Roussel, April 25, 1964. Children: Vickie, Peggy, Michael.

Father:

Russell Walter Leslie

Mother:

Esther Betsey (Nergaard) Leslie

Spouse:

Maxine Ann Roussel

child:

Michael Leslie

child:

Peggy Leslie

child:

Vickie Leslie