Background
Carson, John Howard was born on June 30, 1939 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of William Ellis and Helen Louise (Howard) Carson.
Carson, John Howard was born on June 30, 1939 in Lorain, Ohio, United States. Son of William Ellis and Helen Louise (Howard) Carson.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1961; Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1962.
Assistant sports editor, News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1962-1966;
sports copy/makeup editor, Plain Dealer, Cleveland, 1966-1969;
news editor, News-Palladium, 1969-1970;
associate editor, Industry Week, Cleveland, 1970-1971;
feature editor, Industry Week, Cleveland, 1971-1976;
production editor, Industry Week, Cleveland, 1976-1984;
news/departments editor, Industry Week, Cleveland, 1984-1989;
associate managing editor, Industry Week, Cleveland, 1989-1993;
presentation editor, Industry Week, Cleveland, since 1993. Public relations director Hartford (Michigan) Motor Speedway, 1963. Sports editor West Life, Westlake, Ohio, 1967-1969.
Part-time sports writer Plain Dealer, Cleveland, 1970-1979.
Member Society Professional Journalists, Northwestern University Club of Cleveland (director 1979-1994, vice president 1985-1986, president 1986-1988).
Married Susan Floy Lucas, June 23, 1962. Children: Michael John, Jeffrey Cameron, Rebecca Susan Ford.