Roy Anthony Ockert

Background

Ockert, Roy Anthony was born on July 30, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of Roy Anthony Ockert Senior and Gladys Irene (Gunter) Browning.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Arkansas State University, 1967; Master of Arts, Oklahoma U., 1969.

Career

Instructor journalism, Southern Arkansas U., Magnolia, 1968-1970; instructor journalism, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1970-1975; managing editor, Batesville (Arkansas) Guard, 1975-1988; assistant professor journalism, Lyon College, Batesville, 1988-1994; general manager, River Towne Studio Inc., Batesville, 1994-1995.

Achievements

• Roy Anthony Ockert has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Campaign chair Arkansas College United Way, 1989. Member Arkansas Associated Press Managing Editors Association (president 1978-1980, Special Svc. citation 1991), Society Professional Journalists (president Arkansas chapter 1984).

Interests

• Avocations: softball, gardening.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann Montgomery, September 15, 1946. Children: Toni Leigh Ockert Patton, Lori Annual.

Father:

Roy Anthony Ockert Senior Browning

Mother:

Gladys Irene (Gunter) Browning

Spouse:

Patricia Ann Montgomery

child:

Lori Annual Ockert

child:

Toni Leigh Ockert Patton Ockert