Michael David Speights

Background

Speights, Michael David was born on May 12, 1951 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Son of Marion Thomas and Joy Lee (Griffin) Speights.

Education

BJ with honor, Northeastern U., 1973.

Career

Researcher, reporter, Congressional Quarterly, Washington, 1974-1977; staff assistant, Senator Richard Schweiker, Washington, 1977; anchor, reporter, Station WILM, Wilmington, Delaware, 1979-1980; reporter, producer, Station WUHY-FM, Philadelphia, 1980-1981; reporter, producer, Station WABE-FM, Atlanta, 1982-1983; editor, Padres' Trail, St. Michaels, Arizona, 1984-1988; campaign associate, Ketchum, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1988-1989; editor Report on Literacy Programs, American Marketplace and United States Census Report, Business Publications, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland., since 1989. Freelance reporter, producer National Public Radio, 1980-1983.

Achievements

• Michael David Speights has been listed as a noteworthy Newsletter editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Navajo Nation Special Olympics, St. Michaels, 1986, Franciscan Covenant Program, Fort Defiance, Arizona, 1984-1985. Member Society Professional Journalists.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, running.

Connections

Father:

Marion Thomas Speights

Mother:

Joy Lee (Griffin) Speights