Eugene Carroll Dorsey

Background

Dorsey, Eugene Carroll was born on February 7, 1927 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Prentiss Eugene and Reta Mae (Bennett) Dorsey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University Illinois, 1949. Doctorate (honorary), College of Idaho, 1987. Doctorate (honorary), Keuka College, 1990.

Career

Program director, Station WSOY, Decatur, Illinois, 1953-1957; station manager, Station WVLN, Olney, Illinois, 1957-1959; general manager, Metro-East Journal, East St. Louis, Illinois, 1959-1963; general manager, Idaho Statesman, Boise, 1963-1965; public, Idaho Statesman, 1965-1971; public, State Journal, Lansing, Michigan, 1971; director, Federated Publs., Inc., Battle Creek, Michigan, 1966-1971; vice president, Federated Publs., Inc., Battle Creek, 1969-1971; general manager, Gannett Rochester Newspapers, New York, 1971; public, Gannett Rochester Newspapers, 1972-1979; vice president special divisions, Gannett Company, 1978-1979; president, Gannett N.W. division public Idaho Statesman, 1979-1981; member of advisory board, United Press International, 1979; president, chief Executive officer, trustee, Gannett Foundation, Rochester, New York, 1981-1989. Retired; chairman, Indiana Sector, Washington, 1989-1992. Board directors 17 Prudential Mutual Funds.

Achievements

• Eugene Carroll Dorsey has been listed as a noteworthy foundation and communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee emeritus College Idaho. Honorary board directors Memorial Art Gallery, International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House. Past president Rochester Grantmakers Forum.

Past chairman American Council for Arts, American for Arts, Indiana Sector's Give Five campaign to encourage donation of 5%income and 5 hours volunteer work. Past directors Family Service American With United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member Country Club Rochester, Longboat Key Club.

Connections

Married Rita LaVerne Sutzer, June 18, 1949. Children— David Eugene, Philip Alan.

Father:

Prentiss Eugene Dorsey

Mother:

Reta Mae (Bennett) Dorsey

Spouse:

Rita LaVerne Sutzer

child:

Philip Alan Dorsey

child:

David Eugene Dorsey