Background
II, Albert William Joseph Pinder, was born on January 6, 1951 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Son of Albert William Joseph and Dorothy Jean (Watt) P.
II, Albert William Joseph Pinder, was born on January 6, 1951 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Son of Albert William Joseph and Dorothy Jean (Watt) P.
Student, Grinnell College, 1969. Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting and Film, Boston University, 1972. Postgraduate, University Iowa, 1976—1977.
Sports and education editor, head photographer Grinnell Herald-Register, Grinnell, Iowa, 1972—1976. Reporter Worcester Telegram, Massachusetts, 1979—1988. Press secretary to representative Jim Leach Iowa, 1988—1993.
Adjunct professor, journalism American University, 1990—1992. Republican press secretary United States House Banking Committee, 1993—1994, Republican deputy communications director, 1995—1996. Senior professional staff member United States House Finance Services Committee, since 1996.
Member National Press Club.