Background
Hays, Timothy Odell was born on May 6, 1954 in New York City. Son of Herman John and Ester Odell Hays.
Hays, Timothy Odell was born on May 6, 1954 in New York City. Son of Herman John and Ester Odell Hays.
Bachelor of Medicine, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1981. Master of Business Administration, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy, Loyola University, Chicago, 1999.
Performer Alliance, Washington, 1972—1977. Chief Executive Officer, owner Ad Sound, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 1980—1984. Musician, band leader Moments Notice, since 1980.
Associate editor Chicago Musicate, 1984—1989. Professor, music department Elmhurst College, since 1984, chairman, music department, since 1991. Chief Executive Officer, owner, producer Yodiah Productions, Chicago, since 1993.
Member of National Association of Music Business Institutions, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Music and Entertainment Industry Educators' Association (vice president, secretary 1990-1998, president 1999—2003).
Married Karen Gordon Hays, June 19, 1983. Children: Laurel, Eric, Ariana.