Herbert Klein served in the White House as the nation's first director of communications from 1969 to 1973. He is a former editor-in-chief of Copley Newspapers (1980-2003), syndicated columnist, and public relations consultant. His many appointments include serving on the Pulitzer Prize Jury and being a director of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. His book Making It Perfectly Clear (Doubleday, 1980) is a definitive look at the love-hate relationship between the media and the presidents.

Experience

• Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, Copley Newspapers, 1980-2003
• Media Consultant, 1977-80
• Vice President for Corporate Relations, Metromedia, Inc., 1973-77
• Director of Communications, White House, 1969-73
• Manager of Communications, Campaign of President Richard M. Nixon, 1968-69
• Director, American Society of Newspaper Editors, 1966-68
• Editor, San Diego Union, 1959-68
• Press Secretary, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, 1956, 1958-61
• Executive Editor, 1957-59; Associate Editor, 1956-57; Editorial Page Editor, 1952-56, San Diego Union
• Features and Editorial Writer, San Diego Evening Tribune, 1950-52
• News Editor, Alhambra Post Advocate, 1946-50

Education