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Albert Vincent Casey (February 28, 1920 – July 10, 2004) was a United States Postmaster General, publisher of Los Angeles Times, and an attendee of the Bohemian Grove. He received two degrees from Harvard University in 1948.

Casey was born in Arlington, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army for four years during World War II. He served on the New York State Financial Control Board when it was first formed in 1975.[1] He spent eight years as President of Times Mirror Company and was CEO of American Airlines from 1974 to 1985. He was a Distinguished Executive at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He died at his home in Dallas, Texas.[2][3]

Awards

Casey was awarded the H. Neil Mallon Award by the World Affairs Council in 1998. The H. Neil Mallon Award, hosted by the World Affair Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, is presented annually to individuals who have excelled at promoting the international focus of North Texas. The prestigious Mallon Award is named after the Council’s founder and is presented annually to individuals who have excelled in promoting our region’s international profile. Funds raised from this event support the World Affair Council’s public and education programming, international exchanges, and diplomatic services.

References

  1. ^ Casey, Albert V, Casey's Law, Arcade Publishing, 1997, pp. 177-178
  2. ^ "Albert V. Casey". Archived from the original on 2004-12-09.
  3. ^ 'American Airlines Chief Albert Casey Dies,' The Washington Post, Luis Estrada, July 13, 2004, pg. B06

Further reading

  • "Business Notes BANKING" Time.com April 25, 1988 [1]
  • "Albert V. Casey, 84, American Air Chief, Dies" NY Times, July 14, 2004, [2]
  • " R.T.C.'s Chief Stepping Down" NY Times, February 18, 1993, [3]
Business positions
Preceded by CEO of American Airlines
1974–1985
Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by United States Postmaster General
1986–1986
Succeeded by