Rick Willis

Background

Willis, Rick was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Glenn David and Carrie (Lee) Willis.

Education

Bachelor, U. North Carolina, 1975.

Career

Broadcast news assignments, various, North Carolina, prior to 1978; managing editor, Station WPCQ-television, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1978-1983; assistant news director, Station WLWT-television, Cincinnati, 1983-1985; executive producer, Station KPRC-television, Houston, 1985-1986; news director, Station KSPR-television, Springfield, Missouri, 1986-1988; executive producer, Station KSTP-television, Minneapolis, 1988-1989; director news, Station WBRZ-television, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 1989.

Achievements

• Rick Willis has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Radio and television News Dirs. Association.

Connections

Married Joy Elaine Phaup.

Father:

Glenn David Willis

Mother:

Carrie (Lee) Willis

Spouse:

Joy Elaine Phaup.