The McGill Medal Bios

Josh Richman is a father of one from Queens, N.Y. As an active journalist of 18 years he currently works for the The Oakland Tribune/Bay Area News Group in California. Richman received his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from University of Missouri while also studying a minor in political science. He began work for the Oakland Tribune in 1997. He has achieved many accomplishments throughout his journalistic career, but considers the Chauncey Bailey Project the biggest story he has covered. Richman’s most memorable work includes stories arising from terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. He also recognizes a story he covered on Oakland Police Department’s reaction to antiwar protestors in 2003, which won awards.

Like Richman, Bob Butler also recognizes the Chauncey Bailey Project as the highlight of his career. Although the project has received The McGill Medal for Journalistic Courage, among other awards, Butler makes it clear that his satisfaction comes from the fact that criminals were indicted in the case. Butler has been in broadcast reporting for 31 years. As a native of Chelsea, Mass. Butler describes himself as a navy brat who finally settled in the Bay area of San Francisco when he landed a job with KCBS. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from San Francisco State and continues to work independently in the field.