Laurie Jean Banks

Background

Banks, Laurie Jean was born on November 17, 1955 in Fort Fairfield, Maine, United States. Daughter of Harvey H. and Emily R. Banks.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Maine, 1978.

Career

News photographer, reporter, WLBZ-television, Bangor, Maine., 1979-1981; promotion director, WCBB-television, Lewiston, Maine., 1981-1983; broadcast director, Chellis, Conwell & Gale, Portland, Maine., 1983-1986; marketing director, Linda Lee Advertising, Portland, 1986-1989; marketing director, owner, Perry & Banks, Inc., Portland, since 1989. Professor of University Southern Maine Business School, Portland, 1995.

Achievements

• Laurie Jean Banks has been listed as a noteworthy Communications company owner, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Big Brother/Big Sister, Portland, since 1996, Males Prevent/Pregnancy, Portland, 1987-1989, 75 State St., Portland, 1983. Member Portland Ad Club (president 1994-1995, Broderson awards 1979-1996).

Interests

• Avocations: collecting antiques, photography.

Connections

Married Steve Andre Allen, March 28, 1981. 1 child, Morgan Allen.

Father:

Harvey H. Banks

Mother:

Emily R. Banks

Spouse:

Steve Andre Allen

child:

Morgan Allen Banks