John Battenfield

Background

Battenfield, John was born on November 25, 1943 in Glen Allen, Virginia, United States. Son of John Battenfield and Rosalyn Swift (Moody) Boxley.

Education

Bachelor, Frederick College, 1966. Master of Arts, Old Dominion University, 1973.

Career

Writer, Ledger-Star Newspaper, Norfolk, Virginia, 1964-1966; host dispatcher, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1966; teacher, Chesapeake (Virginia) Public School, 1967-1969; newswriter, Eastern Michigan U., Ypsilanti, 1969-1971; director public relations, Old Dominion U., Norfolk, Virginia, 1971-1981; associate vice president, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1981; board directors foundation, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1981; head communications network, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1993.

Achievements

• John Battenfield has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator, public relations, executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors United Way of Alachua County, Gainesville, 1982-1985, American Red Cross, 1978-1981, Thomas Center Associations. Member Council for Advancement Support Education (public relations consultant 1985-1987), Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1990).

Connections

Married Margaret Frances Mann, June 18, 1966. Children: John V., Michael George.

Father:

John Battenfield Boxley

Mother:

Rosalyn Swift (Moody) Boxley

Spouse:

Margaret Frances Mann

child:

John V. Battenfield

child:

Michael George Battenfield