Stephen Hamblett

Steve Hamblett served as chairman of the board of The Providence Journal Company from February 1997, when The Providence Journal Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Belo, until his retirement in December 2000.
From February 1997 until April 1999, Steve was chief executive officer and publisher of The Providence Journal Company.
From 1987 to 1997, he was chairman, chief executive officer, and publisher of the pre-merger Providence Journal Company.
Steve is currently a member of the boards of the Inter-American Press Association, the Smithsonian National Board, the Rhode Island School of Design, and the Rhode Island Heritage Harbor Museum.
In connection with the acquisition of The Providence Journal Company, Belo agreed that Steve is eligible to serve as a Belo director until age 70.