Background
McAdam, Joanne Farris was born on July 3, 1924 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of William Clayton and Alice (Carr) Farris.
McAdam, Joanne Farris was born on July 3, 1924 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of William Clayton and Alice (Carr) Farris.
AB, Vassar College, 1944. Master of Arts, University Oregon, 1964.
Columnist, McNaught Syndicate, New York City, l974-78; owner, manager, Made in Oregon, Eugene, l980-90; partner, L & L Marketplace, Eugene, since 1987. Small business consultant Small Business Development Center, Eugene, l986-90.
Member Oregon Racing Commission, l985—, vice chairman, 1988-1990, chair, since 1990. Trustee Oregon Health Sciences University Foundation, Portland, l987-90, chair, since 1990. Member Eugene Small Business Advisory Board, l987—, Consumer Credit Counseling Service Board, Eugene, l988—.
Member Association Racing Commissioners International, Professional Women's Network Oregon (board directors l983-85), Mensa, Junior League, Sigma Delta Chi.
Children: David Coursen, Richard Coursen, Sarah Coursen, Jennifer Coursen.