Erwin Potts

Erwin Potts (April 20, 1932 – May 18, 2017) was the first non-McClatchy family member CEO of the McClatchy Company from 1989 to 1996.^[1]

Early life

Potts was born in Pineville, North Carolina, attended Mars Hill College and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina.^[1]

Career

Between 1958 and 1970, he was a reporter, city editor and assistant manager at the Miami Herald. He was the general manager of the Tallahassee Democrat, The Charlotte Observer and The Charlotte News.^[1]

In 1989, he became president of McClatchy and in 1996, became CEO. He was chairman when he retired in 2001.^[1][2]

Death

Potts died due to complications from an accident sustained at his home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on May 18, 2017.^[3][4]