Kevin Bruce Peterson

Background

Peterson, Kevin Bruce was born on February 11, 1948 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Son of Bruce Russell and Marguerite Elizabeth (Hammond) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1968.

Career

Chief bureau, Calgary Herald, 1972-1975; city editor, Calgary Herald, 1976-1977; news editor, Calgary Herald, 1977-1978; business editor, Calgary Herald, 1978; managing editor, Calgary Herald, 1978-1986; editor, assistant public, Calgary Herald, 1986-1987; general manager, Calgary Herald, 1987-1988; public, Calgary Herald, 1989-1996. President Canadian University Press, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 1968-1969. Director New Directions for News.

Achievements

• Kevin Bruce Peterson has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor, publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Canada Managing Editors (board directors 1983-1987), American Society Newspaper Editors, Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Alberta Legislation Press Gallery Association (Vice-President 1971-1976), Canada Daily Newspaper Association (board directors 1990-1996, vice chairman, treas 1992, chairman 1993-1996), Calgary Petroleum Club, Ranchmen's Club, 100-t-1 Club, (Arcadia, California).

Connections

Married Constance Maureen Bailey, February 11, 1975 (deceased May 1975). Married Sheila Helen O'Brien, January 9, 1981.

Father:

Bruce Russell Peterson

Mother:

Marguerite Elizabeth (Hammond) Peterson

Spouse:

Constance Maureen Bailey

Spouse:

Sheila Helen O'Brien