Background
Slinker, John Michael was born on January 8, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of William Guy Mahan and Betty Lucille and Richard Earl Slinker.
Slinker, John Michael was born on January 8, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of William Guy Mahan and Betty Lucille and Richard Earl Slinker.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern New Mexico U., 1974; Master of Arts, Eastern New Mexico U., 1979; Doctor of Education, Northern Arizona U., 1988.
Assistant sports information director, news writer, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1970-1974; news services director, sports information director, Eastern New Mexico U., Portales, 1974-1982; director university news and publications, Northern Arizona U., Flagstaff, 1982-1986; director public affairs, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, 1988-1992; director university relations, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California, since 1992. Consultant California Department Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, 1989-1990.
Volunteer Boy Scouts American, Eureka, California, 1991-1993, district commissioner, 1991-1992. Member Council for Advancement and Support of Education (Bronze medal), Sigma Nu (division commander 1976-1981, chapter advisor, Outstanding Alumnus 1976, 79,81, 82).
Married Pamela Jo Pickering, March 15, 1975. Two children.