Background
Ellis, Robert Harry was born on March 2, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of John George Ellis and Grace Bernice (Lewis) Ellis Kline.
television executive university administrator
Ellis, Robert Harry was born on March 2, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of John George Ellis and Grace Bernice (Lewis) Ellis Kline.
Bachelor, Arizona State University, 1953. Master of Arts, Case Western Reserve University, 1962.
Newswriter, announcer, Station KOY, Phoenix, 1953-1955;
continuity director, Station KOY, Phoenix, 1955-1961;
director, radio operations, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1959-1961;
general manager, Station KAET-television, Tempe, 1961-1987;
associate vice president, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1986-1990. Executive Committee board directors Public Broadcasting Svc., Washington, 1972-1977, 80-86. Founder Pacific Mountain Network, Denver, 1972, president, 1973-1975.
Member educational telecommunications committee National Association Ednl. Broadcasters, Washington, 1973-1977, 80-86.
Member Sister City, Tempe, Tempe Center For the Handicapped, East Valley Mental Health Alliance, Mesa, Arizona, Arizona Academy, State Arizona Behavior Health Board of Examiners, 1991-1992. Member National Association television Arts and Sciences (life, vice president, board of trustees 1969-1970, board directors Phoenix chapter 1986, silver circle award 1992), National Association Public television Stations (board directors 1988-1994), Tempe Chamber of Commerce (diplomate, board directors 1987-1990), Sundome Performing Arts Association (board directors 1986-1990), Arizona Zoological Society (board directors, secretary 1984-1990), Arizona State University Alumni Association (life), Arizona State University Retirees Association (founder, president 1991-1992), Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (founder, secretary/treasurer 1988-1993), Tempe Sports Authority (founder 1989-1995), Arizona State University Faculty Emeritus Organisation (president 1992-1993).
Married Frankie Jo Lanter, August 7, 1954. Children: Robert Harry Junior, Kimberley Kay Ellis Murphy, Shana Ellis Antonio.