Type Of Business:
Tennis Management Service Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Heiss’ expertise includes tournament and organizational management.
Major Product/SVS:
Tennis Tournament Management
Hobbies/Sports:
Physical Fitness, Playing Tennis, Renovating Homes, Reading
Education Degrees:
Postgraduate Coursework in Interpersonal Relations, Shippensburg State College (Now Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania), Carlisle, PA; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Affiliations Awards:
Lifetime Member, Disabled American Veterans; Lifetime Member, The American Legion; Lifetime Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Lifetime Member, National Rifle Association
Place of Birth:
Decatur, IL
Children's Names:
CANDACE COTTLE HEISS, HOLLY HEISS and JOHN L. HEISS IV
Work History:
see Press Release
Career Achievements:
See Bio and Press Release AND ADD "None of the achievements were without the help and advice from his "better-half" Sally Belle or compatriots beginning with Charlie Edwards who a year after Johnny arrived as a Junior at Smith-Cotton HS, Sedalia, MO managed his election as the VP of the Student Council."
Spouse's Name:
SALLY BELLE COTTLE HEISS (Deceased)
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his fortune and the support he receives from his colleagues.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he has been playing tennis since childhood.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Heiss began playing tennis 71 years ago. He played in the high school and college team, and has won over 150 individual tournaments. He became a tennis tournament supervisor in 1978. In addition, he served in the military for 27 years.
Education Certifications:
Certification, United States Professional Tennis Association; Certified Referee, International Tennis Federation
Awards/Honors:
Title Winner, Local College Conference; Military Awards; Millikin University Hall of Fame; Illinois Basketball Team Hall of Fame
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Heiss hopes to continue as a tennis tournament supervisor.