James Vernon Wyman

Background

Wyman, James Vernon was born on November 17, 1923 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of George Dewey and Christine Laverne (Skinner) Wyman.

Education

Student, Northeastern University, Boston, 1946—1948. Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Boston University, 1951.

Career

From staff to deputy executive editor, Providence Journal-Bulletin, 1951-1988; vice president, executive editor, Providence Journal-Bulletin, 1989-1995; retired, Providence Journal-Bulletin, 1995.

Achievements

• James Vernon Wyman has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Dean's advisory board Boston University College Communications With Army of the United States, 1942-1946, PTO. Member New England Associated Press News Executives Association (past president), Associated Press Managing Editors Association, New England Society Newspaper Editors, Academy New England Journalists (past director), New England Newspaper Association, Sigma Delta Chi (past president New England chapter).

Connections

Married Viola Marie Bousquet, June 24, 1950. Children: J. Vernon, Douglas Phillip, Carolyn Anne.

Father:

George Dewey Wyman

Mother:

Christine Laverne (Skinner) Wyman

Spouse:

Viola Marie Bousquet

child:

Carolyn Anne Wyman

child:

J. Vernon Wyman

child:

Douglas Phillip Wyman