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Polivka, John Michael was born on March 18, 1953 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Anne T. (York) Polivka.
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John Michael Polivka, American Public relations executive. License 3rd Class Broadcaster, Federal Communication Commission. Named Eagle Scout Boy Scouts American. Host jazz program Station WMSP-FM, 1977-1980; member of national marketing committee Boy Scouts American, since 1991. Member Public Relations Society of America (president Philadelphia chapter since 1987, recipient Silver Anvil award 1991), Mensa, Phi Delta Theta (president 1974-1975).
Education
Associate of Arts in Social Science, Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Area Community College, 1973. Bachelor of Science in Public Communication, Syracuse University, 1975.
Career
Public relations account executive, Comm. Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 1975-1976; committee manager, Harrisburg Area Young Men’s Christian Association, 1976-1977; public relations account executive, Educated C. Michener Associations, Harrisburg, 1977-1980; vice president, Lewis, Gilman & Kynett Public Relations, Philadelphia, 1980-1986; vice president, group manager, Ketchum Public Rels., Philadelphia, 1986-1990; senior vice president, Ketchum Public Rels., Irving, Texas, since 1990; general manager, Ketchum Public Rels., Dallas, since 1996.
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Membership
Host jazz program Station WMSP-FM, 1977-1980. Member of national marketing committee Boy Scouts American, since 1991. Member Public Relations Society of America (president Philadelphia chapter since 1987, recipient Silver Anvil award 1991), Mensa, Phi Delta Theta (president 1974-1975).
Connections
Married Mary Margaret Cavallo, July 17, 1976. Children: Cory Elizabeth, Alix Nicole.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1973
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1975