David Val Berry

Background

Berry, David Val was born on May 20, 1948 in Hoisington, Kansas, United States. Son of Lester Maxwell and Neva Ethel Grace Berry.

Education

Bachelor of Science in journalism, Kansas State University, 1970.

Career

News editor, Manhattan (Kansas) Mercury, 1970; combat correspondent, United States Army, Vietnam, 1971-1972; copy editor, Tulsa (Oklahoma) Tribune, 1972-1977; managing editor, Brazosport Facts, Lake Jackson, Texas, 1977-1982; vice president, executive editor, Dallas-Fort Worth Suburban Newspapers, Arlington, Texas, 1982-1990; editor, Messenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Kentucky, 1991-1993; managing editor, Tyler (Texas) Morning Telegraph, since 1994. President, owner Texas Ink Editorial Superior vena cava syndrome, Arlington, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• David Val Berry has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Associated Press Managing Editors.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, writing, historical research, history.

Connections

Married Martha Katheryn York, December 24, 1972. Children: Christina, Karen.

Father:

Lester Maxwell Berry

Mother:

Neva Ethel Grace Berry

Spouse:

Martha Katheryn York

child:

Karen Berry

child:

Christina Berry