Born: ?

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Business

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: President of Hearst Newspapers

Wife: Mary Rettig Irish (m. 1966, d. 23-Jan-2005, two daughters)
Daughter: Sandra Lynn Irish ("Sandi")
Daughter: Christine Marie Irish Sheedy
Daughter: Diane Leslie Irish (d. infancy)

    University: BA, Millikin University
    Administrator: Chairman, Board of Trustees, Millikin University
    Administrator: Trustee, Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University

    Hearst Senior VP & President, Hearst Newspapers (1998-)
    Hearst VP & Group Executive (1993-98)
    Hearst Publisher, San Antonio Light (1988-93)
    Hearst Publisher, Beaumont Enterprise (1984-88)
    Hearst Publisher, Midland Reporter-Telegram (1982-84)
    Hearst Publisher, Midland Daily News (1980-82)
    Hearst (1979-)
    Member of the Board of AdOne Inc.
    Member of the Board of E Ink Corporation (electronic ink, 2000-)
    Member of the Board of Hearst
    American Press Institute Board of Directors
    Associated Press Board of Directors (past)
    Foundation for American Communications Board of Directors
    International Center for Journalists Board of Directors
    Newspaper Association of America Board of Directors
    Texas Daily Newspaper Association President (past)
    United Way Board of Directors, New York City

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