William Dale Crawford

Background

Crawford, William Dale was born on May 1, 1932 in Myers, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Manuel and Christine (Dale) Crawford.

Education

Student, United States Naval Academy, 1951. Student, University Kentucky, 1951. Student, University Maryland, 1965.

Student, Dekalb College, Decatur, Georgia, 1980.

Career

Enlisted United States Army, 1954, advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1963, retired, 1963. Various management positions American Forces Network, Federal Republic Germany, 1956-1967. Assistant to president Station WLEX-television, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky, 1967-1970, promotions and community relations manager, since 1983.

Promotion manager Alloy Valves and Control Broadcasting Corporation, Columbus, Ohio, 1970-1973. Communications director Synod of the Covenant, 1973-1978. Staff associate, sales promotion Gamb Presby.

Church, Atlanta, 1978-1980. Private practice communications consultant Stone Mountain, Georgia, 1980-1982. Sales program manager Defuniak Communications, Defuniak Springs, Florida, 1982-1983.

Achievements

• William Dale Crawford has been listed as a noteworthy public relations specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kentucky Human Abuse Prevention Council, Lexington, since 1987. Board directors Kentucky Alcholism Council, Lexington, since 1984, chairman, since 1987. Member Broadcast Promotion and Marketing Executives, Inc.

(Gold Medallion award 1972), American Advertising Federation (chairman public service committee since 1986), Lexington Advertising Club (board directors since 1984, president 1985-1986, chairman since 1986). Lodges: Lions (Carlisle, Kentucky).

Interests

• Reading.

Connections

Married Jo Ann Norwood, July 4, 1951 (divorced 1953). 1 child, Helen Rosanna. Married Mary Rose Baisden, January 6, 1953.

Children: Teri Crawford Rogers, Jeri Crawford Stracner, Sheri Crawford Jordan, Keri Crawford O'Shields, Gary.

Father:

George Manuel Crawford

Mother:

Christine (Dale) Crawford

Spouse:

Jo Ann Norwood

Spouse:

Mary Rose Baisden

child:

Gary Crawford

child:

Keri Crawford O'Shields Crawford

child:

Jeri Crawford Stracner Crawford

child:

Teri Crawford Rogers Crawford

child:

Helen Rosanna Crawford

child:

Sheri Crawford Jordan Crawford