Michael Rue Masterson

Background

Masterson, Michael Rue was born on December 10, 1946 in Harrison, Arkansas, United States. Son of Rue B. and Elaine H. (Hammerschmidt) Masterson.

Education

Student, University New Mexico, 1965-1968; Bachelor, U. Center Arkansas, 1971.

Career

Editor, The Daily Independent, Newport, Arkansas, 1971-1973; executive editor, Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1973-1980; staff writer, Los Angeles Times, 1980; investigative reporter, Chicago Sun-Times, 1981; special projects editor, WEHCO Media (daily newspapers), Little Rock, 1982-1986; investigative team leader, Arizona Republic, 1986-1989; Kiplinger Program endowed chair, professor journalism, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1989-1994; investigative projects editor, The Asbury Park (New Jersey) Press, 1994-1995; editor, N.W. Arkansas Times, Fayetteville, since 1995. Instructor journalism Garland Community College, 1974-1975. Adjunct faculty mem.U. Arkansas, 1996.

Achievements

• Michael Rue Masterson has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist, educator, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1968-1973. Member Investigative Reporters and Editors (board directors 1984-1989), Society Professional Journalists, National Headliners Club.

Connections

Married Kathleen Bowling, Aug.29, 1969 (divorced 1988). Children: Brandon Lee, Anna Kathleen. Married Ruthie Louette Laws, March 20, 1993.

Father:

Rue B. Masterson

Mother:

Elaine H. (Hammerschmidt) Masterson

Spouse:

Kathleen Bowling

Spouse:

Ruthie Louette Laws

child:

Anna Kathleen Masterson

child:

Brandon Lee Masterson