Background
Sinclair, Joseph Samuels was born on June 14, 1922 in Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States. Son of James and Bertha (Samuels) Sinclair.
retail merchant broadcasting company executive
Sinclair, Joseph Samuels was born on June 14, 1922 in Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States. Son of James and Bertha (Samuels) Sinclair.
Student, Williams College, 1940-1941; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1945; Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Johnson and Wales College, 1976.
Assistant to program manager, Station WJAR-television, Providence, 1949-1957; manager, Station WJAR-television, Providence, 1957-1960; director, Outlet Company, 1955-1958; member Executive Committee, Outlet Company, 1958-1960; vice president, Outlet Company, 1960; president, Outlet Company, 1960-1968; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Outlet Company, 1968-1984; president, Sinclair Communications, Sinclair Association, Sinclair Ventures, Providence, since 1984.
Member president's council Providence College. Trustee Rhode Island Council Economic Education, University Rhode Island Foundation. Member advisory board Salve Regina College.
Member Wheeler School board, Providence. Board visitors United States Naval Academy, 1960-1964, chairman, 1962-1964. Lieutenant (junior grade) 1945-1947, lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1952.
Member Navy League Rhode Island, Naval War College Foundation, National Association Broadcasters (board directors), television Pioneers, International Radio and television Society, World Business Council, National Broadcasters Club, Rhode Island Association Broadcasters (vice president), Rhode Island Commodores (admiral), Rhode Island 100 Club (president), Sports Car American Club, Point Judith Country Club, Dunes Club, Aurora Club, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, University Club, Maralago Club, Agawam Country Club.
Married Betty Virginia Hintz, February 16, 1946 (deceased 1968). Children: Sherry Murr, Lani Patricia, Jodie Carol. Married Rosalyn K. Dwares, October 24, 1969.
Children: Sara Ellen Sinclair, Steven Dwares.