It is the second time he has held that job. He previously was reader advocate of the newspaper. In that position, he served as the readers' representative to the newspaper.

He also has served the paper as managing editor/special projects, senior editor/metropolitan news, as well as editorial page editor. He also has been a business columnist and served as an assistant managing editor in a variety roles.

He joined the Star-Telegram in 1986.

Harral graduated from Baylor University in 1966 and has worked for wire services, radio and television stations, newspapers and city magazines in six cities and three states. He also was vice president of marketing for Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

B.A. Baylor University