Background
Burleigh, William Robert was born on September 6, 1935 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Charles and Emma Bertha (Wittgen) Burleigh.
Burleigh, William Robert was born on September 6, 1935 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Joseph Charles and Emma Bertha (Wittgen) Burleigh.
Bachelor of Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, 1957. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Southern Indiana, 1979. Doctor of Laws, Thomas More College, 2009.
From reporter to editor, president Evansville Press, 1951-1977. Editor Cincinnati Post, 1977-1983. Vice president, general editorial manager Scripps-Howard Newspapers, Cincinnati, 1984-1986, senior vice president newspapers and publications, 1986-1990, executive vice president, 1990-1994, president, chief operating officer, 1994-1996, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1996-1999.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer E.W. Scripps Company, 1999-2000, chairman, 2000—2009.
With Army of the United States, 1957-1958. Member Queen City Club, Cincinnati Literature Club, Cincinnati Country Club, Cincinnati Commercial Club, Alpha Sigma Nu.
Married Catherine Anne Husted, November 28, 1964. Children: David William, Catherine Anne, Margaret Walden.