Background
Fish, Chester Boardman was born on June 30, 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Chester Boardman and Mary Elizabeth (Sheehan) Fish.
Fish, Chester Boardman was born on June 30, 1925 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Chester Boardman and Mary Elizabeth (Sheehan) Fish.
Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, 1950; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1952.
Assistant editor, Boys' Life magazine, New York City, 1951-1953; associate editor, Sports Afield magazine, New York City, 1953-1955; copy chief, American Home magazine, New York City, 1955-1957; associate editor, Outdoor Life magazine, New York City, 1957-1963; article editor, Outdoor Life magazine, New York City, 1963-1967; managing editor, Outdoor Life magazine, New York City, 1967-1973; editor in chief, Outdoor Life magazine, New York City, 1973-1976; senior editor, David McKay Company, Inc. book publications, New York City, 1976-1980; senior editor, Charles Scribner's Sons (publications), New York City, 1980-1981; public consultant, The Competitive Edge, Greenlawn, New York, 1981-1983; editorial director, Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1983-1985; executive vice president, Stackpole Books, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1986-1989; executive vice president, Stackpole Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1989-1990; public, Harness Horse magazine, Harrisburg, 1989-1991; public consultant and freelance writer, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1990-1994.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. member Outdoor Writers Association American, Carlindian Barbershop Chorus.
Married Claire Margaret Commo, September 10, 1948. Children: Craig Michael, Scott Kevin, Maribeth Ann, Andrea Dawn, Brian John.