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William R. Burleigh

Born: 6-Sep-1935
Birthplace: Evansville, IN

Gender: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic [1]
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: CEO of EW Scripps, 1996-2000

Military service: US Army (infantry)


[1] All Saints Catholic Church, Walton, KY.

Wife: Anne Husted Burleigh (author, one son, two daughters)
Son: David (attorney)
Daughter: Anne Catherine (Dominican nun)
Daughter: Margaret (teacher)

    High School: Evansville Memorial High School, Evansville, IN
    University:
BA Journalism, Marquette University (1957)

    E. W. Scripps CEO (1996-2000)
    E. W. Scripps President (1994-2000)
    E. W. Scripps COO (1994-96)
    E. W. Scripps EVP (1990-94)
    E. W. Scripps Senior VP Newspapers and Publishing (1986-90)
    E. W. Scripps VP and General Editorial Manager (1984-86)
    The Cincinnati Post Editor (1977-84)
    The Evansville Press Editor and President (1975-77)
    The Evansville Press Managing Editor (1969-75)
    The Evansville Press City Editor (1962-69)
    The Evansville Press Assistant City Editor (1960-62)
    The Evansville Press (1951-60)
    Member of the Board of E. W. Scripps (1990-, as Chairman, 1999-)
    Member of the Board of Ohio National Financial Services Co.
    American Society of Newspaper Editors
    American Press Institute Chairman (1995-98)
    Associated Press Executive Committee (1989-98)
    Knights of Malta
    Romney Victory Inc.


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