Background
Kirtz, William was born on February 13, 1939 in Akron. Son of Ernest and Ada Rose (Freshman) Kirtz.
consultant journalism educator freelance writer
Kirtz, William was born on February 13, 1939 in Akron. Son of Ernest and Ada Rose (Freshman) Kirtz.
Bachelor, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1961;
Master of Science, Columbia University, 1962.
Reporter, editor Patriot Ledger, Quincy, Massachusetts, 1962-1965. Correspondent New York Times, Herald-Tribune, London, 1966. News editor Radio Free Europe, Munich, 1967-1968.
Public, editor Marblehead (Massachusetts) Messenger, 1969-1973. Professor Northeastern University, Boston, since 1973. Freelance consultant, Boston, since 1973.
Member bench-bar-press committee, Massachusetts Bar Association, since 1983. Speaker various professional associations.
Board fellows Trinity College, 1970's. Co-founder New England Gilbert and Sullivan Society, 1975. Sergeant United States Army Reserve, 1965.
Member New England Press Association, Columbia University School Journalism Alumni Association (Vice-President 1970s).
Married Carol McCune, May 27, 1978. Children: Ria, Kate, Edward, Jacob.