Background
Ellery, John Blaise was born on February 3, 1920 in New York City. Son of William Hoyt and Thea (Kavanagh) Ellery.
communications educator emeritus
Ellery, John Blaise was born on February 3, 1920 in New York City. Son of William Hoyt and Thea (Kavanagh) Ellery.
Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, 1948; Master of Arts, University Colorado, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1954.
Assistant professor, U. Iowa, 1952-1956;
associate professor, Wayne State University, 1957-1961;
professor, department chairman English, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, 1961-1966;
senior lecturer, Njala U. College, West Africa, 1966-1968;
assistant to chancellor, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1968-1974;
vice chancellor, University of Wisconsin, 1974-1980;
acting chancellor, University of Wisconsin, 1978-1979;
dean College Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin, 1970-1972;
director Ednl. Media Center, University of Wisconsin, 1980-1982;
secretary of state, Wisconsin Department Veterinary Affairs, 1982-1985;
Omar N. Bradley lecturer, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 1985;
professor emeritus committee Department, University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, since 1991. Vice president Wisconsin-Nicaragua Partners of Americas, 1979-1980, president, 1980-1981, board directors, Executive Committee, 1978-1988, ex officio, since 1989.
Lecturer United States Army American School,1976, Department of Joint and Combined Operations.
Cadet Merchant Marines. Ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1938-1941. With infantry Army of the United States, 1941-1945.
Colonel Army National Guard. Member Retired Officers Association, Reserve Officers Association.
Married Ellen Jane Savacool, September 21, 1946. Children: Thea Jane, Martha Ann, Sarah Savacool, John Blaise, Jessica Joyce.