David Ayward Overton

Background

Overton, David Ayward was born on August 18, 1950 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of David Ayward and Elizabeth Overton.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, U. Tennessee, 1973; Master of Arts in Journalism, Indiana U., 1987.

Career

Editor, Barrington (Illinois) Press Newspapers, 1972-1974; news director, Station KGUN-television, Tucson, 1974-1978; reporter, Station WCIV-television, Charleston, South Carolina., 1978-1981; assistant news director, Station WISH-television, Indianapolis, 1981-1989; news director, Station WAVY-television, Norfolk, Virginia, since 1989. News director KXAS-television, Dallas.

Achievements

• David Ayward Overton has been listed as a noteworthy Television news director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Executive Committee Hampton Roads March of Dimes. Member Local Emergency Preparedness Committee, Portsmouth, Virginia. Member Radio & television News Dirs.

Association, Investigative Reporters & Editors.

Interests

• Avocation: private pilot.

Connections

Married Rebecca Richards, June 14, 1973. Children: Christopher David, Timothy William.

Father:

David Ayward Overton

Mother:

Elizabeth Overton

Spouse:

Rebecca Richards

child:

Christopher David Overton

child:

Timothy William Overton