Phyllis Ann Desbien

Background

Desbien, Phyllis Ann was born on August 17, 1952 in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Alvin J. and Lorane (Matthews) Harris.

Education

Bachelor in English magna cum laude, Carson-Newman College, 1973; Master of Arts in Engilsh summa cum laude, U. Missouri, Kansas City, 1980.

Career

Copywriter, production assistant, The Professional Advertiser, Manhattan, Kansas, 1973-1976; public relations consultant, Midwestern Seminary, Kansas City, 1976-1979; teacher, U. Missouri, Kansas City, 1979-1981; teacher, Longview Community College, Lee's Summit, Missouri, 1979-1981; editor, writer, layout, Kansas City, 1979-1981; committee representative, Kansas City Power & Light Company, 1981-1985; senior writer, Kansas City Power & Light Company, 1985-1990; manager committee program, Kansas City Power & Light Company, since 1990.

Achievements

• Phyllis Ann Desbien has been listed as a noteworthy Communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Together Center, Kansas City, 1985-1989. Member International Association Business Communicators (director 1989-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: downhill skiing, reading, photography, writing, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Alvin J. Harris

Mother:

Lorane (Matthews) Harris