Background
Ellis, Kem Byron was born on April 4, 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Laynelle Zenetues and Bernice (Godley) Ellis.
Ellis, Kem Byron was born on April 4, 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Laynelle Zenetues and Bernice (Godley) Ellis.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, High Pt. College, North Carolina, 1975. Master of Library Science, University North Carolina, Greensboro, 1977.
Library assistant, High Point Public Library., 1972-1977; head of general research, High Point Public Library., 1977-1984; head of business research, High Point Public Library., 1984-1988; head of research services, High Point Public Library., 1988-1992; director, High Point Public Library., since 1992.
Volunteer Chamber of Commerce, High Point. Member Leadership High Point since 1987. Board directors Communities in Schools, since 1998, chairman, since 2001.
Volunteer United Way, High Point, since 1986. Member American Library Association, North Carolina Library. Association, Public Library.
Association, North Carolina Public Library. Directors Association (president 2000), High Point Rotary Club (secretary since 1988, Paul Harris fellow 1992).
Married Lelia Joanne Turner, June 4, 1977. Children: Joseph Byron, Sarah Kathryn.