John George Scharfenberger

Background

Scharfenberger, John George was born on November 3, 1939 in Louisville. Son of John Jay and Thelma (Ladenberger) Scharfenberger.

Education

Bachelor of Science in English, Xavier University, 1961.

Career

Newsman, Station WKLO-AM, Louisville, 1962-1966; newsman, news director, Station WLKY-television, Louisville, 1966-1972; public relations associate, Bennett & Associations Public Rels., Louisville, 1972-1973; public relations director, Regional Airport Authority Louisville & Jefferson County, Louisville, 1973-1988; assistant director public relations, U. Kentucky, Lexington, since 1989.

Achievements

• John George Scharfenberger has been listed as a noteworthy public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder Lexington Diocese Divorced and Separated, 1989. Member Public Relations Society of America (former president Bluegrass chapter 1986, former president Thoroughbred chapter 1993).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, swimming.

Connections

Children: Maria, John Jay, Damon, Angela.

Father:

John Jay Scharfenberger

Mother:

Thelma (Ladenberger) Scharfenberger

child:

Damon Scharfenberger

child:

Angela Scharfenberger

child:

John Jay Scharfenberger

child:

Maria Scharfenberger