Background
Lee, John Philip was born on June 2, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Howard Clinton and Marian Louise (Woods) Lee.
newspaper publishing executive
Lee, John Philip was born on June 2, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of Howard Clinton and Marian Louise (Woods) Lee.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Kansas, 1968. Master of Science, University Kansas, 1972.
Reporter Hutchinson (Kansas) News, 1972-1974. Executive intern Harris Enterprises, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas, 1974-1976, vice president, 1984-1994, president, 1994—2006, Chief Executive Officer, 1997—2006, senior management advisor, since 2006. Public, editor Hays (Kansas) Daily News, 1976-1984.
Board directors Harris Enterprises, Inc.
Director, chairman Smoky Hills Public television, Hays, 1979-1980. Active Special Commission on Public Agenda for Kansas, Topeka, 1985-1986. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Society Professional Journalists, Kansas Press Association (board directors 1982-1985), William Allen White Foundation.
Married Barbara Jane Larson, September 3, 1966. Children: Erica Caitlin, Meredith Anne.