William Russell Handy

Background

Handy, William Russell was born on June 14, 1950 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Russell Phipps and Virginia (Parleir) Handy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University North Carolina, 1972. Postgraduate, Duke University, 1973. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1989.

Career

News editor, Haines City (Florida) Herald, 1973-1974; reporter, Lakeland (Florida) Ledger, 1974-1976; from reporter to assistant city editor to state editor, Tampa (Florida) Tribune, 1976-1984; assistant managing editor, Wichita (Kansas) Eagle, 1984-1985; managing editor, Wichita (Kansas) Eagle, 1985-1991; director of development, since 1991.

Achievements

• William Russell Handy has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Associated Press Managing Editors, Society Newspaper Design, Wichita Club, Crestview Country Club, Wichita Racquet Club.

Connections

Married Barbara Houghton, August 24, 1974. Children: Nicholas Russell, Brent Houghton.

Father:

Russell Phipps Handy

Mother:

Virginia (Parleir) Handy

Spouse:

Barbara Houghton

child:

Nicholas Russell Handy

child:

Brent Houghton Handy