Robert Hoag Rawlings
Bob Rawlings's history is intertwined with the history of Pueblo, Colorado. His family has been associated with the city's newspaper, The Pueblo Chieftain, since his grandfather began working for the paper in 1904 and later purchased it in 1918. Rawlings began reporting for the paper in 1947 and also reported for the Pueblo Star-Journal. He moved his way up the ranks and eventually became publisher and editor in 1980. In 1984, he was elected president of the Star-Journal Publishing Corporation.
Rawlings was born in Pueblo in 1924. He received his Bachelor's degree from Colorado College in 1947, taking time from 1942-46 to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His community involvement included service in the following boards and organizations: United States Air Force Academy Foundation, Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation, The Colorado Forum, chairman of the Southern Colorado Community Foundation, and president of the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation.
Rawlings' contributions to Pueblo and the state of Colorado impacted the newspaper business, the greater business community, and even reached academia. The University of Colorado inducted Rawlings as a "Living Legend" in 1997 in recognition of his lifetime of work. In 2004, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District VI, honored him as Volunteer of the Year for his contributions to Colorado State University at Pueblo. These awards and honors are mere highlights of the honors bestowed on Rawlings during his career.
Rawlings was born in Pueblo in 1924. He received his Bachelor's degree from Colorado College in 1947, taking time from 1942-46 to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His community involvement included service in the following boards and organizations: United States Air Force Academy Foundation, Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation, The Colorado Forum, chairman of the Southern Colorado Community Foundation, and president of the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation.
Rawlings' contributions to Pueblo and the state of Colorado impacted the newspaper business, the greater business community, and even reached academia. The University of Colorado inducted Rawlings as a "Living Legend" in 1997 in recognition of his lifetime of work. In 2004, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District VI, honored him as Volunteer of the Year for his contributions to Colorado State University at Pueblo. These awards and honors are mere highlights of the honors bestowed on Rawlings during his career.