Martha Holoubek Fitzgerald

Background

Fitzgerald, Martha Holoubek was born on August 22, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Joe E. and Alice E. Holoubek.

Education

Bachelor summa cum laude, Loyola University of the South, 1973; Master of Arts, Louisiana Technology U., 1976.

Career

Copy editor, desk chief, The Times, Shreveport, 1978-1983; Sunday magazine editor, The Times, Shreveport, 1983-1985; reporter, The Times, Shreveport, 1985; assistant features editor, The Times, Shreveport, 1986-1987; features editor, The Times, Shreveport, 1987-1991; assistant managing editor, The Times, Shreveport, since 1992; member editorial board, The Times, Shreveport, since 1993.

Achievements

• Martha Holoubek Fitzgerald has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-founder Political Training Institute, Shreveport, since 1994, Citizens Leadership Academy, Shreveport, since 1996. Member of advisory county Providence House, Shreveport, 1994-1995. Member steering committee Shreveport-Bossier Svc.

Connection, 1996-1997. Vice president community development Leadership Council, 1994. President St. Vincent'sAcad.

Alumnae Association, 1984-1985. Member NAFE, National Federation Press Women (board directors 1984-1985, 1st place award for editorial writing 1996), Society Professional Journalists, Louisiana Press Women (treasurer, vice president, president 1980-1986, Communicator of Achievement 1990), River Cities Network.

Connections

Married Thomas P. Fitzgerald III, July 21, 1973.

Father:

Joe E. Holoubek

Mother:

Alice E. Holoubek

Spouse:

Thomas P. Fitzgerald III