Background
Elson, Joan Scott was born in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Patrick Charles and Helena (Debald) Scott.
Elson, Joan Scott was born in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Patrick Charles and Helena (Debald) Scott.
Bachelor of Science, Youngstown State University, 1963.
Lobbyist, Alabama State Legislature, Montgomery, 1972-1975; development director, High Point (North Carolina) Theatre, 1975-1978; account executive, various advertising agys., Greensboro and High Point (North Carolina), 1978-1981; vice president partner, The AD Group, Greensboro, 1981-1984; vice president, partner, Samet Elson Associations, Greensboro and Lynchburg (Virginia), since 1984. President Lynchburg Advertising Federation, since 1987.
Member of advisory board Lynchburg College School Business, since 1989. Member Greater Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce (chair public affairs committee, board directors), American Advertising Federation (chair legislation task force 1986-1988).
Married James M. Elson. Children: Elizabeth, Christina, J. Scott.
