Richard Markham Cortner

Background

Cortner, Richard Markham was born on August 7, 1952 in Tulsa. Son of Alvin Richard and Louise C. (Collins) Lambert Cortner.

Education

Bachelor in Broadcasting, U. Oklahoma, 1976; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama, U. Oklahoma, 1976; Bachelor of Science physical science, 1976.

Career

Account executive, Swanson Broadcasting KWEN/KKNG-FM, Tulsa, 1976-1977; vice president account services, Coleman Company Communications, Inc., Tulsa, 1977-1979; sales manager, KOTV-television, Tulsa, 1979-1983; sales manager, KFDX-television, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1983-1984; national sales manager, KMST-television, Monterey, California, 1984-1985; vice-president, director corporation communications, S.E.T., Inc., Tulsa, 1985-1986; sales manager, WHNS-television, Greenville, South Carolina., 1986-1987; general sales manager, KOKI-television, Tulsa, since 1987. Consultant and lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Richard Markham Cortner has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1972-1974. Fellow Outstanding Young Men of America. Member American Advertising Federation, United States Propeller Club.

American Women in Radio & television, Press Club, Harvard Club, Rotary International Sigma Chi Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, golf, wine tasting.

Connections

Married Lady Dalton Rich, March 3, 1978 (divorced 1983). Children: John Charles, Tyler Windsor Malcolm. Married Paula K. Hughes, July 14, 1989.

Father:

Alvin Richard Cortner

Mother:

Louise C. (Collins) Lambert Cortner

Spouse:

Paula K. Hughes

Spouse:

Lady Dalton Rich

child:

John Charles Cortner

child:

Tyler Windsor Malcolm Cortner