Benjamin William Tucker

Background

Tucker, Benjamin William was born on January 8, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Benjamin William and Dorothy Mary (Vincent) Tucker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1970; postgraduate, Xavier U., 1974-1975.

Career

Account executive, KJEO-television, Fresno, California, 1975-1976; local sales manager, KJEO-television, Fresno, 1976-1977; general sales manager, KJEO-television, Fresno, 1978-1979; general manager, MKST-television, Monterey, California, 1980-1986; executive vice president, Retlaw Broadcasting, Monterey and Fresno, 1987-1991; president, Retlaw Broadcasting, Fresno, since 1992. Chairman Columbia Broadcasting System Affiliate Advisory Board, 1987-1989, Newtwork Affiliate Station Alliance, Washington, 1993-1995.

Achievements

• Benjamin William Tucker has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elected member Spreckles (California) School Board, 1982-1985. Lieutenant United States Navy, 1970-1975. Member Rotary International.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, flyfishing, youth sports, reading, movies.

Connections

Married Denise Marie Drilling, October 30, 1971. Children: Benjamin, Tracy, Bradley.

Father:

Benjamin William Tucker

Mother:

Dorothy Mary (Vincent) Tucker

Spouse:

Denise Marie Drilling

child:

Tracy Tucker

child:

Benjamin Tucker

child:

Bradley Tucker