Decade: 1970-79
Craig Ligibel
What was your first job? My first job was working for a small public relations firm in Columbia, Mo. We published an agricultural magazine. I had never set foot on a farm before, but then spent two years driving a sports car all over the country interviewing farmers about our client’s product. We produced black-and-white … Continued
Beth Keck
To see how much of the world Beth Keck’s career has spanned, one need only turn over her business card. One side identifies Keck, BJ ’76, as senior director for Wal-Mart and lists her contact information in English. The other side lists exactly the same information – but in Chinese. Keck said she has followed … Continued
Barbara Kain
Why did you choose the Missouri School of Journalism? My high school journalism adviser encouraged me to attend. She said it was the best journalism school in the country. I earned a scholarship, and as long as I had the money, I could attend. What was your first job, and how did you get it? … Continued
Ellen Jaffe Jones
What do you do? Author, health/fitness/recipe columnist, nationally certified personal trainer and running coach, media consultant. I spent 18 years in broadcast news as an investigative/consumer reporter, anchor, producer and photographer. I spent six years as a stay-at-home mom, then five years as a financial consultant at Smith Barney where I was the No. 1 … Continued
Larre Johnson
What do you do, and what is most interesting about it? I own an ad agency called Big Honkin’ Ideas. Running your own shop is like herding cats. Very challenging, very satisfying. But you know who’s responsible for the successes and failures. I like the clarity of that. How did you come to own your … Continued
Art Holliday
Describe your television station and what makes it interesting. KSDK has been my professional home for more than 33 years. During much of that time, KSDK has been the top-rated station in St. Louis. Some of the station’s success is due to its history. KSDK was the first TV station in St. Louis, and the … Continued
Lansing Hecker
What do you do? After graduation and until the end of the Vietnam War, I saw the world as a line officer in the U.S. Navy. For the next 20 years, I enjoyed a career with advertising agencies in St. Louis (Gardner, DMB&B) and Chicago (FCB). Later, I joined a management consulting firm, which was … Continued
Gene Hartley
Describe your television station and what makes it an interesting place to work. It’s the top-rated news station in Springfield and has been for most of its 50 years. Employees tend to stay quite a while; they care about each other and doing quality work, as well as offering good community service. Best professional lesson … Continued
Jan Sokoloff Harness
Best professional lesson learned at the J-School? “Never assume anything.” That line was repeated, over and over again on the cover of a handout we received the first week of school. I’ve found it to be a valuable lesson professionally and personally. What is your favorite J-School memory? After my first Broadcasting 101 assignment, Dave … Continued
James Harnar
What do you do? I am executive director of the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership, an independent, statewide nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine. We’re working to build a culture of greater collaboration among health and healthcare organizations. We believe it’s the only organization of its kind in the country. I followed a long … Continued