Joseph Martin Ellis

Background

Ellis, Joseph Martin was born on October 25, 1946 in St. Louis. Son of Clardy Joseph and Gladys Opal (Gipson) Ellis.

Education

Bachelor, U. Missouri, St. Louis, 1968; Juris Doctor, Washingotn U., St. Louis, 1971.

Career

Partner, Belt & Ellis, Macon, Missouri, 1972-1973; partner, Ellis & Meyer, Macon, 1977-1984; private practice, Macon, 1973-1976, 85-93; judge, Missouri Court Appeals, Western District, since 1993. Board directors Bar Plan Insurance Company, St. Louis.

Achievements

• Joseph Martin Ellis has been listed as a reputable Appellate judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Economics Development Corporation, Macon, 1976, Industrial Development Authority, Macon, 1977. Candidate Missouri State Senate, 1977. President Zion Lutheran Church, Macon, 1987.

Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1972. Member Mo.Bar (Board of Governors 1982-1990, chairman young lawyers section 1975-1982).

Interests

• Avocation: wine making.

Connections

Married Linda Ruth Basler, June 11, 1966. 1 child, Nancy Chandler.

Father:

Clardy Joseph Ellis

Mother:

Gladys Opal (Gipson) Ellis

Spouse:

Linda Ruth Basler

child:

Nancy Chandler Ellis