Background
Lake, John Byron was born on November 30, 1920 in Follansbee, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lake.
Lake, John Byron was born on November 30, 1920 in Follansbee, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Henry and Helen (Sanders) Lake.
Student, Ohio State University, 1940. Student, University Alabama, 1941. Student, Notre Dame University, 1944.
Salesman advertising department Eagle-Gazette newspaper, Lancaster, Ohio, 1947-1956. Director advertising Elizabeth Daily Journal, New Jersey, 1956-1960. With St. Petersburg Times and Evening Independent, Florida, 1960-1984, executive vice president, 1968-1971, publisher, 1971-1984.
1st vice president Times Public Company, St. Petersburg, 1966-1984, also director. Director, vice president Congressional Quarterly, Inc., Washington, 1966-1984. Director, president Semit Corporation, St. Petersburg, 1971-1984.
Director Landmark Unim Trust, St. Petersburg, Fotomat Corporation, Nation Newspapers, Nairobi, Kenya.
Member Florida Council of 100, 1972-1984. Board directors Foundation University Southern Florida, Tampa. Trustee Poynter Fund.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945. Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1953, European Theatre of Operations. Served with United States Air Force, Korea.
Member Florida Chamber of C., Florida Press Association.
Married Katharine Ann Kerr, June 28, 1947. Children– Charlotte, Cynthia, Diane.