Background
Burns, Benjamin Joseph was born on May 30, 1940. Son of James and Williamina (Aucterlonie) Burns.
Burns, Benjamin Joseph was born on May 30, 1940. Son of James and Williamina (Aucterlonie) Burns.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1963. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1968.
Reporter United Press International, Lansing, Michigan, 1963-1964. News editor Paddock Publications, Chicago, 1964. Reporter Lansing State Journal, Michigan, 1965-1966, managing editor, 1973-1975.
From reporter to night city editor Miami Herald, Florida, 1967-1972. Editor Colorado Springs Sun, 1975. Assistant managing editor Detroit News, Michigan, 1976-1981, executive editor, 1983-1986, chief administrative editor, 1986-1987.
Business manager Times Graphics, Inc., 1981, vice president, public, 1981-1983. Professor, director journalism program Wayne State University, 1987-1988.
Board directors History Society Michigan, Detroit Children's Home. Member Founders Society Detroit Institute Arts. Member Society Professional Journalists (Detroit and national chapters), American Political Science Association, New Jersey Publications Association (board directors 1981-1983), Vineland C. of Chamber (board directors 1981-1983).
Married Beverly Hall. Children– Blakely, Bethany, Benjamin, James.