Background
Francis, Paul William was born on July 28, 1933 in St. Louis. Son of William Paul Francis and Elsie Scott.
Francis, Paul William was born on July 28, 1933 in St. Louis. Son of William Paul Francis and Elsie Scott.
Bachelor Journalism, University Missouri, 1958.
Reporter, Record News, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1958-1959; associate Sunday editor, Kansas Missouri Star, 1959-1974; advertising/public relations executive, Henry W. Bloch and Richard Bloch, Inc., Kansas City, 1974-1976; director communications, KCPT Public television, Kansas City, 1976-1995; retired, 1995.
President National Council on Alcoholism, Kansas City, 1985. Member Mayor's Cable television Access Board, Independence, Missouri, 1986-1990. Chairman Board Zoning Adjustment, Jackson County, Missouri, 1987-1991.
Member Tax Increment Commission, Jackson County, 1993-1994. Member Mayor's Media Advisory Committee, Independence, since 1993, Mental Health Board Trustees, Jackson County, since 1996. Board directors Citizens for Effective Leadership, Independence, since 1994.
Sergeant United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Society Professional Journalists, Kansas City Press Club (president 1995-1996).
Married Merideth McKelvy, June 7, 1957 (deceased May 1989). 1 child, Gail Francis Periman.