John Russell Ephland

Background

Ephland, John Russell was born on December 27, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Russell Kron and Suzanne (Ritter) Ephland.

Education

Bachelor in Sociology, Drake U., 1975; M Theological Studies, New College Berkeley, California, 1984.

Career

Part-time worker, Denver, Eugene, Oregon, 1975-1976; part owner, manager, Sun Shop Music, Eugene, 1976-1978; youth counselor, Sunnyridge Home for Boys, Wheaton, Illinois, 1979-1981; part-time worker, Illinois, California, 1981-1985; teacher, Providence St. Mel High School, Chicago, 1985-1986; associate editor, Riverside Publications, Chicago, 1986-1987; editor, Down Beat Magazine, Elmhurst, Illinois, since 1987.

Achievements

• John Russell Ephland has been listed as a noteworthy Magazine editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Jazz Institute Chicago.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, movies, creative writing, reading, birdwatching.

Connections

Married Danna Marie Symington, July 14, 1983. 1 child, Samuel Robert.

Father:

Russell Kron Ephland

Mother:

Suzanne (Ritter) Ephland

Spouse:

Danna Marie Symington

child:

Samuel Robert Ephland