Maxwell E. P. King

Background

King, Maxwell E. P. was born on May 1, 1945.

Education

Bachelor, Harvard University, 1967.

Career

Began journalism career at Louisville Courier-Journal, Providence Journal. City Hall reporter Philadelphia Inquirer, 1972-1974, city editor, 1974—1977, then various newsroom management positions, including assistant managing editor, associate managing editor, vice president consumer marketing and distribution, 1987-1988, senior vice president, 1988-1990, editor, executive vice president, 1990-1998. Staff writer Forbes Magazine, New York City, 1977-1978.

Executive director Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh, 1998—2007. Board member Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

Achievements

• Maxwell E. P. King has been listed as a noteworthy foundation administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Riverlife Task Force, Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center, Pittsburgh Public Service Fund. Board fellows University Pittsburgh Institute of Politics.

Member Mayor’s Commission on Public Educated.

Connections

Married; two children.