Background
McDermott, John Harrison was born on November 19, 1929 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of John Ambrose and Pauline (Nelson) McDermott.
McDermott, John Harrison was born on November 19, 1929 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of John Ambrose and Pauline (Nelson) McDermott.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1951.
Salesman, Station WJBC-AM, Bloomington, Illinois, 1951-1953; sales manager, Station WJBC-AM, Bloomington, Illinois, 1953-1964; owner, manager, Station WLOK, Normal, Illinois, 1964-1968; sales manager, Station WJBC-AM, Bloomington, 1968-1988; vice president, general manager, chief exex. officer, Station KWMT-KKC3 Radio, Fort Dodge, Iowa., 1989-1991; owner, Station WSAL-AM-FM, Logansport, Indiana, since 1985.
Member American Marketing Association (president local chapter 1985-1986), Illinois Broadcasters Association, Indiana Broadcasters Association.
Married A. Kathleen McDermott Flesher, June 20, 1951. Children: Rebecca, Nancy, Jack, Jim, Karen, Richard, Kimberly, Elizabeth, David.