Background
Montgomery, John Albert was born on May 17, 1927 in Corydon, Iowa, United States. Son of Jim Ivan and Lela May (McMurry) Montgomery.
television publishing executive
Montgomery, John Albert was born on May 17, 1927 in Corydon, Iowa, United States. Son of Jim Ivan and Lela May (McMurry) Montgomery.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1949. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1952.
Teacher, Coralville, Iowa, 1949-1952. Principal Nevada, Iowa, 1952-1955. Director supervision and curriculum Polk County Board Education, Des Moines, 1955-1961.
Director ETV, 1961-1964. Manager station KDPS-FM-television, 1964-1969. Executive director Iowa Public Broadcasting, 1967-1973.
Vice president Public Broadcasting Service, Washington, 1973-1978. President Central Educational Network, Chicago, 1978-1982. Vice president Encyclopedia British Educational Corporation, since 1982.
Board directors Agency Instructional television, 1972-1978, Bilingual Bicultural Children's television, 1973. Advisory council instructional media University Mid-American, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1974-1976. Trustee Upper-Midwest Regional Education Laboratory, 1966-1969.
Member NET Affiliates Council, 1969-1970. Teacher University Omaha, Drake University, Iowa State University.
Vice chairman trustees Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, Iowa, since 1966. Board directors Oak Park/River Forest Symphony, 1980-1982. Treasurer Austin Schock History Society, Chicago, 1979-1981.
President North America Lily Society, 1981-1985. Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Life member National Education Association, National Association Elementary School Principals.
Member National Association Educational Broadcasters (governor 1972-1973), Phi Delta Kappa (chapter Outstanding Service award 1972).
Married Evelyn Louise Thompson, September 6, 1947. Children– Stephen Nile, Rebecca Lynn, Joanna Rae.