Background
Jervis, Santiago was born on September 16, 1937 in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. Son of Hugo Jervis-Proañ and Elena (Simmons) Jervis.
Jervis, Santiago was born on September 16, 1937 in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. Son of Hugo Jervis-Proañ and Elena (Simmons) Jervis.
Degree in music, Conservatorio Nacional, Quito, 1955. Degree in journalism, University Center Quito, 1959. Degree in political science, University Center Quito, 1962.
Degree in journalism, St. Paul (Minnesota) College, 1963. Degree in security and development, Institute Altos Estudios Nacionales, Quito, 1975.
Reporter, economics editor, deputy editor-in-chief, editorial writer, director, El Comerico and Ultimas Noticias Dailies, Quito, 1959-1989; foreign correspondent, ANSA-Italian News Agency, Quito, 1964-1987; foreign correspondent, McGraw-Hill World News, Quito, 1973-1987; advisor to minister, Ministry of Health, Quito, 1976-1978; advisor, OPEC-OPEC News Agency, Vienna, Austria, 1980; editor, Opinion Semanal, Quito, 1990-1992; regional representative, Diario El Telegrafo Daily, Quito, since 1992; board directors, Diario El Telegrafo Daily, Quito advisor, Chamber of Commerce, Quito, since 1992. Board director Banco de Préstamos Bank, Quito, 15 Dias Magazine, Quito.
Fellow Caspicara Foundation, World Press Institute, Union Nacional de Periodistas, Natura Ecological Foundation (board director since 1990).
Married Nancy M. Terneus, May 6, 1972. Children: Carmen Elena, Santiago.