Paul Emmerson Black

Background

Black, Paul Emmerson was born on November 20, 1962 in Marion, Illinois, United States. Son of Eugene Franklin and Helen Catherine (Plowman) Black.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism and Political Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1984. Master of Arts in Political Science, Eastern Illinois University, 1987.

Career

Stringer, Robinson (Illinois) Daily News, 1978-1983; news reporter, sports editor, Robinson (Illinois) Daily News, 1983-1985; news reporter, Mid-Illinois Newspapers, Inc., Mattoon, 1985-1989; deputy city clerk, City of Mattoon, Illinois, 1989-1993; Congressional staff assistant, United States Republican Glenn Poshard, Mattoon, since 1993. Student publications advisor, Lake Land College, Mattoon, Illinois, 1986-1988. Part-time instructor Lake Land College, since 1987, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1988.

Achievements

• Paul Emmerson Black has been listed as a noteworthy Municipal official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Coordinator Paul Simon senatorial campaign, Eastern Illinois University, 1984. Board directors, Treasurer Wesley Foundation, 1985-1991. Member Society Collegiate Journalists, Wesley Foundation (board directors, treasurer 1985-1991), Kiwanis.

Interests

• Avocations: stamp and coin collecting, photography, gardening, woodworking.

Connections

Married Carolyn Lea Phillips, April 22, 1989. Children: Jesse Jacob Donley, Andrew Paul.

Father:

Eugene Franklin Black

Mother:

Helen Catherine (Plowman) Black

Spouse:

Carolyn Lea Phillips

child:

Andrew Paul Black

child:

Jesse Jacob Donley Black