Joseph Speed Burton

Background

Burton, Joseph Speed was born on November 30, 1950 in New York City. Son of Joseph Speed and Lillian Burton.

Education

Bachelor in History, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1972; Master of Arts in Sociology, State University of New York, Stonybrook, 1976.

Career

Teacher, coach, Northport (New York) Schools, New York, 1972-1977; director community relations, St. John's Hospital, Smithtown, New York, 1977-1980; station manager, Station WRIV, Riverhead, New York, 1980-1982; operations manager, Huntington (New York) Cable television, 1982-1983; system manager, Adams-Russell Cable, Lynbrook and Port Chester, 1983-1986; president, general manager, Station WGLI, Babylon, New York, since 1986. President, founder Northport Trolley County, New York, 1976.

Achievements

• Joseph Speed Burton has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Heart Association (board directors 1980). Member Long Island Radio Broadcasters Association, National Association Broadcasters.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, music, tennis, running.

Connections

Married Margaret Mary McManus, June 29, 1974. 1 child, Joseph Edward.

Father:

Joseph Speed Burton

Mother:

Lillian Burton

Spouse:

Margaret Mary McManus

child:

Joseph Edward Burton