Background
Metcalf, Michael Pierce was born on September 1, 1933 in Providence. Son of George Pierce and Pauline Pumpelly (Cabot) Metcalf.
newspaper publishing executive
Metcalf, Michael Pierce was born on September 1, 1933 in Providence. Son of George Pierce and Pauline Pumpelly (Cabot) Metcalf.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1955; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1959.
Reporter, Charlotte Observer, 1959-1960; sales executive, Philadelphia Bulletin, 1960-1961; assistant to president, Providence Journal Company, 1962-1971; executive vice president, Providence Journal Company, 1971-1974; president, Providence Journal Company, 1974-1985; chairman, Providence Journal Company, 1985-1987; public, Providence Journal Company, 1979-1987; chief Executive officer, Providence Journal Company, 1983-1987; also director, Providence Journal Company. President, director Providence Journal Broadcasting Corporation, 1978-1987. Director ColonyCommunications, Communications Properties, Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Banks.
Trustee Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence Foundation, Rhode Island School Design. Board directors Newspaper Advertising Bureau, American Press Institute, University Rhode Island Foundation. Advisory council University Rhode Island Marine Programs.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1955-1957. Member Inter-American Press Institute, Gravure Research Institute, American Newspaper Publications Association Clubs: Brook, Agawam Hunt and Hope.
Married Charlotte L. Saville, January 30, 1971. Children: Hannah, Jesse, Lucy.