John Kenneth Clark

Background

Clark, John Kenneth was born on June 4, 1932 in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Hemann Glenwood and Vivian (Hester) Clark.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of North Carolina, 1957.

Career

Reporter, editorial writer The Charlotte (North Carolina) Observer, 1957-1962. Public relations director, Carolinas branch Associated General Contractors, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1962-1966. Senior vice president North Carolina National Bank Corporation, 1967-1976.

News bureau director Monsanto Company, St. Louis, 1976-1978. Corporation communications director M and M/Mars, Hakettstown, New Jersey, 1978-1981. Vice president corporation communications Duke Power Company, Charlotte, since 1981.

Lecturer University North Carolina, other colleges, since 1970. Member executive speakers bureau Edison Electric Institute, Washington, since 1987.

Achievements

• John Kenneth Clark has been listed as a noteworthy utility company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Mecklenburg-Union United Way, Charlotte, 1975. Treasurer, secretary Science Museum Charlotte, since 1988. With United States Navy, 1950-1954, Korea.

Member Communications Communications, Edison Electric Institute (chairman 1987-1989), Public Relations Society of America (accredited, treasurer 1976-1978), Arthur W. Page Society (vice president 1987), Charlotte Public Relations Society (president 1974), Found for Public Relations Research and Education (vice president 1988-1989), North Carolina Public Relations Hall Fame, Charlotte Athletic Club (board directors 1974-1976).

Interests

• Nature photography, fishing, writing, tennis.

Connections

Married Shirley Jean Morgan, March 5, 1966.

Father:

Hemann Glenwood Clark

Mother:

Vivian (Hester) Clark

Spouse:

Shirley Jean Morgan