Douglas Charles Balz

Background

Balz, Douglas Charles was born on June 30, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles E. and Phyllis V. (Irion) Balz.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1966; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1976.

Career

Reporter, The Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal, 1974-1978; managing editor Tropic magazine, The Miami (Florida) Herald, 1978-1981; associate editor Living Today, The Miami (Florida) Herald, 1981-1983; editor Living Today, The Miami (Florida) Herald, 1984-1985; copy editor, Chicago Tribune, 1985-1986; associate editor The Arts, Chicago Tribune, 1986-1988; editor The Arts, Chicago Tribune, 1988-1993; managing editor, Chicago Tribune Magazine, since 1994.

Achievements

• Douglas Charles Balz has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Barbara S. Penson, September 3, 1967 (divorced 1980). Children: Sarah, Anne. Married Jane Scholz, January 1, 1983.

Father:

Charles E. Balz

Mother:

Phyllis V. (Irion) Balz

Spouse:

Barbara S. Penson

Spouse:

Jane Scholz

child:

Anne Balz

child:

Sarah Balz