Daniel John Balz

Background

Balz, Daniel John was born on May 5, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Phyllis Victoria (Irion) Balz.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1968; Master of Science in Communications, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1972.

Career

Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1972; reporter, National Journal, Washington, 1972-1976; deputy editor, National Journal, Washington, 1976-1978; reporter, editor, Washington Post, 1978-1985; national editor, Washington Post, 1985-1989; reporter, Washington Post, since 1989.

Achievements

• Daniel John Balz has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor, journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1968-1971.

Connections

Married Nancy Jean Johnson, June 14, 1969. 1 child, John Paul.

Father:

Charles Edward Balz

Mother:

Phyllis Victoria (Irion) Balz

Spouse:

Nancy Jean Johnson

child:

John Paul Balz