Brian Scott Akre

Background

Akre, Brian Scott was born on September 7, 1957 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Sidney Palmer and Virginia Barbara Akre.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, Humboldt State University, 1980.

Career

Reporter, Grants Pass (Oregon) Daily Courier, 1980-1983; reporter, editor, Associated Press, Portland, Oregon, 1983-1988; correspondent, Associated Press, Juneau, Alaska., 1988-1994; business writer, Associated Press, Detroit, 1994-1996; auto writer, Associated Press, Detroit, since 1996; fellow Michigan Journalism Fellows, University of Michigan, 1997-1998.

Achievements

• Brian Scott Akre has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Alaska Capital Corrs. Association (co-founder, president 1989), Alaska Press Club, Society Professional Journalists, Investigative Reporters and EditorsInc.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, running, gardening, hiking, photography.

Connections

Father:

Sidney Palmer Akre

Mother:

Virginia Barbara Akre