Background
Derrough, Neil E. was born on January 31, 1936 in Milo, Iowa, United States. Son of James L. and Nell (Donehue) Derrough.
Derrough, Neil E. was born on January 31, 1936 in Milo, Iowa, United States. Son of James L. and Nell (Donehue) Derrough.
Bachelor of Arts, San Jose State University.
With, Columbia Broadcasting System, 1962-1986; vice president, general manager KCBS Radio, Columbia Broadcasting System, San Francisco, 1967-1971; vice president, general manager WCBS Radio, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1971-1973; vice president, general manager WCBS Radio, WBBM-television-television, Chicago, 1974-1977; vice president, general manager WCBS Radio, WCBS-television, New York City, 1978-1980; president, Columbia Broadcasting System television Stations, New York City, 1981-1986; president, general manager, Station KSBY-television, San Luis Obispo, California, 1986-1988; vice president broadcasting West Coast region,, Gillett Group, since 1988; president New World Comm. of San Diego and general manager, Station KNSD-television, San Diego, since 1988. Board directors television bureau of Advertising, New York City.
Member broadcast advising committee Congressional Subcommittee on Communications, 1977-1978. Member San Diego Communications Council, since 1988. Board directors Ronald McDonald House, New York City, Old Globe Theatre, since 1988, San Diego Consortium and Private Industry Council.
Board directors San Diego chapter American Cancer Society, since 1988, president, 1992. Vice chair San Diego Hospice, since 1993. Member Executive Committee School-to-Career, since 1994.
Member National Association Industry-Education Cooperation (board directors), New York State Broadcasters Association (past president), San Diego Chamber of Commerce (board directors, chairman business roundtable education).
Married Lois Sharron Lovejoy, July 4, 1981. Children: Carolyn, Rebecca Gene, Althea.
