Michael Lee Payne

Background

Payne, Michael Lee was born on August 6, 1948 in Monroe, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert H. and Martha (Brooks) Payne.

Education

Bachelor in History, University of Southern California, 1970; Bachelor in Journalism, University of Southern California, 1971; Bachelor in Political Science, 1972.

Career

Program director Coastal Plains Reg. Commission, Washington, 1972-1975. Director federal relations Office Coastal Zone Management National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, 1975-1980.

Investment specialist Economic Directors Administration United States Department Commerce, 1980-1982. Deputy to assistant secretary for congressional affairs Office of Secretary United States Department Commerce, 1982-1984. Senior executive vice president, managing director, board directors SmithBucklin, since 1984.

Board directors CEIR, INCON, PCMA, chairman board, member foundation board. Member worldwide advisory board Hilton. Advisory board Fairmont Hotles, ALHI Washington, District of Columbia Convention Bureau, Starwood Hotels.

Presenter to hospitality industry.

Achievements

• Michael Lee Payne has been listed as a noteworthy association management executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Association Executives, Professional Convention Managers Association, Meeting Professionals International, University Club, Columbia Country Club.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, tennis, fishing, handball, biking.

Connections

Father:

Robert H. Payne

Mother:

Martha (Brooks) Payne