Barry Preston Wilson

Background

Wilson, Barry Preston was born on March 16, 1932 in Batavia, New York, United States. Son of Wilbur Charles and Gwendolyn Irene (Frey) Wilson.

Education

AB, College William and Mary, 1953; Master of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1955.

Career

News editor, Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, 1955-1956; reporter, Newport News (Virginia) Daily Press, 1958-1959; news bureau editor, College William and Mary, Williamsburg, 1959-1960; assistant public relations manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Washington, 1960-1967; public relations manager, Blue Cross and Blue Chield, Washington, 1967-1971; vice president public affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Chield, Washington, 1971-1988; lecturer communication arts, Salisbury (Maryland.) State University, since 1989.

Achievements

• Barry Preston Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1956-1960. Member American Association of University Professors, American Public Health Association, Public Rels. Society American (David Apter Memorial award 1984), Community Players Salisbury, Green Hill Yacht and Country Club, Country Club Fairfax.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, acting, directing.

Connections

Married Mary Louise Hazelgrove, January 20, 1962. Children: Nancy Morris, Anne Belue, Terry Gottleib, Timothy Wilson.

Father:

Wilbur Charles Wilson

Mother:

Gwendolyn Irene (Frey) Wilson

Spouse:

Mary Louise Hazelgrove

child:

Terry Gottleib Wilson

child:

Nancy Morris Wilson

child:

Anne Belue Wilson

child:

Timothy Wilson