Michael James Harris

Background

Harris, Michael James was born on March 22, 1954 in Kingston, New York, United States. Son of James Richard and Helen Elizabeth (Barringer) Harris.

Education

Student, Announcer Training Studios, New York City, 1973; student, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1974-1975.

Career

Announcer, Stations WEOK/WPDH, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1977-1980; from program director to executive vice president, Stations WEOK/WPDH, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1980-1995; president, Stations WEOK/WPDH/WCZX/WALL/WRRV/WZAD/WPDA, Poughkeepsie, since 1995. Lecturer Marist College, Poughkeepsie, 1984-1986, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1985.

Achievements

• Michael James Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman advising committee Dutchess Lighthouse, Poughkeepsie, 1985. Chairman Poughkeepsie Tricentennial Committee, 1986. Board directors Mid Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, 1986, Dutchess County Arts Council, Dutchess County chapter Red Cross, Dutchess Community College Foundation.

Board directors, chairman Dutchess Lighthouse. Member American Heart Association (Dutchess chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, skiing, art.

Connections

Married Jode Susan Millman, June 20, 1982. Children: Maxwell Millman, Benjamin Ryan.

Father:

James Richard Harris

Mother:

Helen Elizabeth (Barringer) Harris

Spouse:

Jode Susan Millman

child:

Maxwell Millman Harris

child:

Benjamin Ryan Harris