Background
Martellaro, Joseph Alexander was born on July 20, 1924 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Vito and Maria Enza (Ciaccio) Martellaro.
Martellaro, Joseph Alexander was born on July 20, 1924 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Vito and Maria Enza (Ciaccio) Martellaro.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University Notre Dame, 1956. Master of Arts in Economics, University Notre Dame, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University Notre Dame, 1962.
From lecturer to assistant professor, Indiana U., South Bend, 1961-1966;
department chair, Indiana U., South Bend, 1964-1967;
associate professor, Indiana U., South Bend, 1966-1967;
professor, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, since 1967;
associate dean graduate school, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1967-1973;
acting dean graduate school, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1973-1974. Member county deans Northern Illinois U., 1969-1974, university county, 1973-1974, university personnel committee, 1973-1974, graduate county, 1969-1974, department rules committee, 1985-1986, graduate faculty admissions committee, 1984-1986, chairman grade review board, 1975-1993,member, since 1982, department Executive Committee, 1979-1982, 85, 90, 91, numerous others;visiting professor Universitá degli Studi di Milano, Italy, 1982. Adjunct Professor National Chung Hsing U., 1982-1983.
Fulbright research lecturer National Taiwan U., 1982-1983, appointed to special chair of professor economics, 1988. Visiting research professor Istituto di Economia Universitá degli Studi di Milano, 1984. President, Chairman of the Board Martell Radio and Appliances, Inc., South Bend, Indiana.
Public relations advisor several organizations.
Fundraiser for retarded children. Election poll judge, active in national and local elections. Active Cub Scouts, Little League baseball.
With United States Army, 1960-1961, served to adjunct general division level United States Army Reserve, 1972-1978. Fellow International Center Asian Studies. Member Association Comparative Economics (charter), United States Normandy Committee (charter, council member 50th Anniversary of Battle of Normandy Foundation), European Comparative Economic Association (charter), American Air Museum, American Legion, DAV, Knights of Columbus, American Air Museum England (charter).
Married Loretta W. Kowalski, August 25, 1945. Children: Joseph M., Charles S., David M.