Eugene Virgil McPherson

Background

McPherson, Eugene Virgil was born on August 29, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur Emerson and Emma (Scott) McPherson.

Education

Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1950.

Career

Production executive Station WBNS-television, Columbus, 1952-1962. Executive producer documentary unit Station WLWT-television, Cincinnati, 1962-1964. Director news and special projects Station WLWT-television, Cincinnati, 1964-1966.

Vice president news and special projects Alloy Valves and Control Broadcasting Company, Cincinnati, 1966-1969,vice president programming, 1969-1973.

Vice president, general manager Station WLWI-television, Indianapolis, 1973-1975. President McPherson Media, Incorporated., 1975-1988.

Owner, operator Stations WVLN, WSEI, WRBI, KCTE, KGVE, 1975-1988. President McPherson Prodns., 1988.

With Army of the United States, 1946-1947.

Achievements

• Eugene Virgil McPherson has been listed as a noteworthy broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Illinois Broadcasters Association (president), Broadcast Pioneers.

Connections

Married Nancy Marie Clark, June 13, 1953. Children: Lynne, Scott.

Father:

Arthur Emerson McPherson

Mother:

Emma (Scott) McPherson

Spouse:

Nancy Marie Clark

child:

Scott McPherson

child:

Lynne McPherson