Background
Elkins, Ken Joe was born on October 12, 1937 in Prenter, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ernest Eugene Elkins and Gay (Avis) Dodrill.
Elkins, Ken Joe was born on October 12, 1937 in Prenter, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ernest Eugene Elkins and Gay (Avis) Dodrill.
Student, Nebraska University, 1969.
Engineer, Station KETV-television, Omaha, 1960-1967;
assistant chief engineer, Station KETV-television, Omaha, 1967-1970;
operations manager, national sales, general sales manager, Station KETV-television, Omaha, 1972-1975;
general manager, Station KETV-television, Omaha, 1975-1980;
chief engineer, Station KOUB-television, Dubuque, Iowa., 1970-1971;
general manager, Station KOUB-television, Dubuque, Iowa., 1971-1972;
general manager, Station KSDK-television, St. Louis, 1980-1981;
vice president, Chief Executive Officer, Pulitzer Broadcasting Company, St. Louis, 1981-1984;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Pulitzer Broadcasting Company, St. Louis, since 1984. Board directors Commerce Bank St. Louis, Maximum Svc. Telecasters, Washington, BMI.
President Nebraska Broadcasters, Omaha, 1979-1980. Chairman NBC Affiliate Board governments.
Board directors BJC Health Systems With United States Air Force, 1957-1961. Member National Association Broadcasters (1st amendment committee Washington chapter 1986-1991, 1st amendment committee 1986, board directors), Foundation Broadcasters Hall of Fame (board directors, trustee 1990), television Operators Caucus, Algonquin Club.
Married; children: James, Diana.