Joe Daryl Buys

Background

Buys, Joe Daryl was born on August 9, 1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Joe John and Marion Luciel Buys.

Education

Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1966; Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1969.

Career

Various positions, various radio stations, Michigan, 1966-1969; sales manager, Station WVIC Radio, Lansing, Michigan, 1969-1973; general manager, Station WVIC Radio, Lansing, 1973-1980; vice president, general manager, Station WZZR Radio, Grand Rapids, 1978; president, Clear Communications, Detroit, since 1980; division manager, Arbitron Ratings, Chicago, 1983-1984; vice president, general manager, Station WKSG, Detroit, 1984-1988; vice president, general manager, Station WOWO, Fort Wayne, Indiana, since 1988.

Achievements

• Joe Daryl Buys has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Michigan Association Broadcasters (president 1980), National Association Broadcasters, Michigan State University College Communication Arts Alumni Association (president 1976-1977), Center East Lansing Business Association (president 1975).

Interests

• Avocations: bicycle touring, competitive swimming, softball, racquetball.

Connections

Married Carol Sue Postumus Munsell, September 15, 1968 (divorced 1984). Children: Stacy, Darcy. Married Cynthia Fay Guy, May 11, 1985.

Father:

Joe John Buys

Mother:

Marion Luciel Buys

Spouse:

Cynthia Fay Guy

Spouse:

Carol Sue Postumus Munsell

child:

Darcy Buys

child:

Stacy Buys