James Albert Rutledge

Background

Rutledge, James Albert was born on April 17, 1944 in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. Son of James Albert and Teresa (McCormick) Rutledge.

Career

Court and crime reporter, Star-Advocate Newspaper, Titusville, Florida, 1971-1972; investigative reporter, Today Newspaper (Gannett), Cocoa, Florida, 1972-1974; assistant editor, news director, reporter, WESH-television, Orlando, Florida, 1974-1976; assistant editor, Miami TeleVision Journalism-television, Miami, Florida, 1976-1978; assistant editor, WSB-television, Atlanta, 1978-1980; senior assistant editor, Cable News Network, Atlanta, 1980-1981; senior assistant editor, Cable News Network, Washington, 1981-1983; deputy bureau chief, Cable News Network, Washington, 1983-1986; Rome bureau chief, Cable News Network, Atlanta, 1986-1989; founder, president, Rutledge Comm., Inc. and Rutledge Broadcasting Company. New York City, since 1992.

Achievements

• James Albert Rutledge has been listed as a noteworthy Communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

2nd class petty officer United States Navy, 1965-1969. Member NCTA, National Association of Broadcasters.

Interests

• Avocations: collection of Coca Cola memorabilia, worlds largest collection of antique Coca Cola post cards.

Connections

Married Kathleen Drew, September 14, 1985. 1 child, Samuel Drew.

Father:

James Albert Rutledge

Mother:

Teresa (McCormick) Rutledge

Spouse:

Kathleen Drew

child:

Samuel Drew Rutledge