Michael Reilly Fancher

Background

Fancher, Michael Reilly was born on July 13, 1946 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Eugene Arthur and Ruth Leone Fancher.

Education

Bachelor, U. Oregon, 1968; Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1971; Master of Business Administration, U. Washington, 1986.

Career

Reporter, assistant city editor, Kansas City Star, Missouri, 1970-1976; city editor, Kansas City Star, Missouri, 1976-1978; reporter, Seattle Times, 1978-1979; night city editor, Seattle Times, 1979-1980; assistant managing editor, Seattle Times, 1980-1981; managing editor, Seattle Times, 1981-1986; executive editor, Seattle Times, since 1986; now vice president, executive editor, Seattle Times, 1989-1995; senior vice president, since 1995. Board directors Blethen, Maine Newspapers, Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, Yakima Herald Republican.

Achievements

• Michael Reilly Fancher has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor, newspaper publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Society Professional Journalists, National Press Photographers Association (Editor of Year 1986).

Connections

Married Nancy Helen Edens, November 3, 1967 (divorced 1982). Children: Jason Michael, Patrick Reilly. Married second Carolyn Elaine Bowers, March 25, 1983.

Katherine Claire, Elizabeth Lynn.

Father:

Eugene Arthur Fancher

Mother:

Ruth Leone Fancher

Spouse:

Nancy Helen Edens

Spouse:

second Carolyn Elaine Bowers

child:

Patrick Reilly Fancher

child:

Jason Michael Fancher