James Edwin Shelledy III

Background

III, James Edwin Shelledy was born on November 11, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa, United States. Son of James E. Junior and Patricia L. (Cornwall) S.

Education

Bachelor, Gonzaga U., 1966.

Career

Reporter, Spkesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, 1963-1966; teacher, coach, Kootenai High School, Harrison, Idaho., 1967-1971; reporter, Associated Press, Boise, Idaho., 1971-1972; reporter, editor, Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune, 1973-1980; editor, public, Idahonian, Moscow, Idaho., 1981-1991; editor, public, Daily News, Pullman, Washington, 1981-1990; editor, The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City, since 1991. Juror Pulitzer Prize Committee, Columbia University, 1987-1988. Director Investigative Reporters and Editors, 1978-1982.

Board directors New Directions for News, 1989-1996, Newspaper Agency Corporation, since 1994. Member Associated Press audit committee, New York City, 1982-1991.

Achievements

• James Edwin Shelledy III has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Idaho Parks Foundation, Boise, 1976-1978, Idaho-Washington Symphony, Pullman, Washington, 1986-1989. Commissioner Idaho Lottery Commission, Boise, 1990-1991. Advisory board Utah Young Women’s Christian Association, 1992-1997.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, sailing.

Connections

Married Susan Emily Thomas, March 7, 1986. 1 child, Ian Whittaker.

Father:

James E. S. Junior

Mother:

Patricia L. (Cornwall) S.

Spouse:

Susan Emily Thomas

child:

Ian Whittaker III