John A. Lampinen

Background

Lampinen, John A. was born on November 26, 1951 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter Valentine and Patricia Mae Irene Lampinen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Comm., University of Illinois, 1973.

Career

Staff writer, Paddock Circuit Newspapers, Libertyville, Illinois, 1973-1975; regional editor, The Journal, New Ulm, Minnesota, 1975-1976; various positions, Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1976-1990; assistant vice president, managing editor, Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, 1990-1997; assistant vice president, executive editor, Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, since 1997. Adjunct Professor Medill School Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, since 1995.

Achievements

• John A. Lampinen has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Press Managing Editors, Society Professional Journalists, American Society Newspaper Editors.

Interests

• Avocations: baseball, long-distance running, coaching girls softball.

Connections

Married Belinda Walter, October 20, 1973. Children: Amanda Michelle, Heidi Elizabeth.

Father:

Walter Valentine Lampinen

Mother:

Patricia Mae Irene Lampinen

Spouse:

Belinda Walter

child:

Amanda Michelle Lampinen

child:

Heidi Elizabeth Lampinen