Background
Backe, John Elliott was born on May 16, 1960 in Cincinnati. Son of John David and Katherine Ann (Elliott) Backe.
Backe, John Elliott was born on May 16, 1960 in Cincinnati. Son of John David and Katherine Ann (Elliott) Backe.
Bachelor in History, Duke University, 1982.
Sales representative, Procter & Gamble, Philadelphia, 1982; teacher, coach, Friends Center School, Philadelphia, 1983-1984; assistant account executive, Saatchi & Saatchi Compton, New York City, 1984-1985; personnel manager, SSC & B Lintas Worldwide, New York City, 1985-1986; marketing manager, vice president, The Backe Group, New York City, 1987-1989; executive vice president, The Backe Group, New York City, since 1992; vice president, public, Andrews Communications Inc., Philadelphia, 1989-1990; president, public, Andrews Communications, Philadelphia, since 1990; executive vice president, The Backe Group, New York City, since 1992. President Gulfshore Public Company, Naples, Florida, 1990-1995, vice president, 1987-1989. Vice president Gulfstream Newspapers, Inc., Pompano, Florida, 1987-1989, Station WDKY-television, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky, 1987-1989.
Married Laura Caroline Gerndt, September 20, 1986. Chilren: Emma Louise, Lena Anne.