Background
Lefley, Robert Herman was born on March 20, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Irving Phillip and Augusta (Fox) Lefley.
Lefley, Robert Herman was born on March 20, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Irving Phillip and Augusta (Fox) Lefley.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1950; Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1951.
Reporter, Look Magazine, Chicago, 1951-1952; news, editorial director, WFMT-FM Radio, Chicago, 1954-1961; managing editor, WFMT Perspective Magazine, Chicago, 1961-1963; manager press relations, Northwestern University, Evanston, 1964-1969; director information, Chicago Housing Authority, 1971-1980; assistant manager, media/public relations, Inland Steel Industries, 1988-1993; retired, Inland Steel Industries, 1993; editor "Inland Now" journal, Inland Steel Industries, 1981-1988.
With United States Army, 1945-1946. Member The Headline Club/Society Professional Journalists (editor newsletter 1967-1969, past board directors, secretary 1971-1972, vice president 1972-1973).
Married Doris Lucille Ballinger, January 18, 1959. Children: Joshua Phillip, Janet Laura.