Bob Burdick, Adviser, Arapahoe Pinnacle
Bob Burdick, an adjunct instructor in Journalism, is faculty adviser for the Arapahoe Pinnacle. He is a retired former editor and president of the late Rocky Mountain News and former publisher and president of The Gazette in Colorado Springs. He also held senior editing and business positions with the Daily News in Los Angeles, the San Jose Mercury News, The Denver Post and the Naples (Fla.) Daily News. Earlier, he held newsroom positions at The Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post and The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle.
This is his third semester of teaching at Arapahoe Community College. He also is a member of Hope United Methodist Church, volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, treasurer of the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Pro Chapter, member of the Denver Press Club, a board member of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of the Rockies and a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.
