Background
Kearns, John Thomas was born on February 1, 1939 in Le Mars, Iowa, United States. Son of John Richard and Monica Catherine (Fleming) Kearns.
Kearns, John Thomas was born on February 1, 1939 in Le Mars, Iowa, United States. Son of John Richard and Monica Catherine (Fleming) Kearns.
Bachelor, University South Dakota, 1962.
Salesman, Station KEZU, Rapid City, South Dakot, l962-68; Dale Carnegie instructor, Jerry Simmon & Associations, South Dakot, l968-84; sales manager, Station KCCR, Pierre, South Dakot, l97l-73; general manager, Station KYNT, Yankton, South Dakot, l973-78; president, general manager, Station KTOQ, Rapid City, l978-; president, general manager, Station KIQK, 1992. Sales consultant various companies and associations, l974-.
Lay reader Episcopalian Church, Yankton and Rapid City, l974—. Member National Association Broadcasters, Radio Advertising Bureau, South Dakota Broadcasters Association (president l976, Broadcaster of Year award l982), Black Hills Advertising Federation (board directors l986, Silver medal 1994), Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce (president l978), Rapid City Chamber of Chamber (board directors l983-86), University South Dakota Alumni Association (board directors l982-85), Arrowhead Country Club (board directors l98l-84), South Dakota Golf Association (board directors 1989-1995, president 1994).
Married Sandra Myra Goodell, August 3l, l962. Children: John Scott, Pamela Michelle.