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'''Joseph Angus Cannon''' (July 31, 1949) is a businessman with interests in steel and energy, and active in the [[Utah Republican Party]]. He was Chairman of the Utah [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] from 2002 to 2006. Along with his brother, [[Chris Cannon]], he operated [[Geneva Steel]] in Utah County, Utah from 1987 to its closure in 2001-2002.
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'''Joseph Angus Cannon''' (July 31, 1949) is a businessman with interests in steel and energy, and active in the [[Utah Republican Party]]. He was Chairman of the Utah [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] from 2002 to 2006. Along with his brother, [[Chris Cannon]], he operated [[Geneva Steel]] in Utah County, Utah from 1987 to its closure in 2001–2002.


As recently as 2018 he was listed as the CEO of the [[Fuel Freedom Foundation]].<ref name=FFF>{{cite web |url=https://www.fuelfreedom.org/about-us/executive-leadership/ |title=Executive Leadership |work=Fuel Freedom Foundation |accessdate=January 20, 2019}}</ref> Cannon was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 (defeated by former Senator [[Bob Bennett (politician)|Bob Bennett]]). He served as an assistant administrator of the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) from 1983 to 1985.
As recently as 2018 he was listed as the CEO of the [[Fuel Freedom Foundation]].<ref name="FFF">{{cite web |url=https://www.fuelfreedom.org/about-us/executive-leadership/ |title=Executive Leadership |work=Fuel Freedom Foundation |access-date=January 20, 2019}}</ref> Cannon was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 (defeated by former Senator [[Bob Bennett (politician)|Bob Bennett]]). He served as an assistant administrator of the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) from 1983 to 1985.


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Cannon was born on July 31, 1949. Cannon served as a [[Mormon missionary|missionary]] for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church) in [[Latter-day Saint movement in Ireland|Ireland]], including on the [[Isle of Man]], the ancestral homeland of the Cannons.<ref name="churchnews">Swensen, Jason. [https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/2007-01-13/pioneer-newspaper-appoints-new-editor-29830 "Pioneer newspaper appoints new editor,"] ''[[Church News]]'', January 13, 2007.</ref> Cannon received a degree in political science and, in 1977, a law degree from [[Brigham Young University]].
Cannon was born on July 31, 1949. Cannon served as a [[Mormon missionary|missionary]] for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church) in [[Latter-day Saint movement in Ireland|Ireland]] as well as on the [[Isle of Man]], the ancestral homeland of the Cannons.<ref name="churchnews">Swensen, Jason. [https://www.thechurchnews.com/archive/2007-01-13/pioneer-newspaper-appoints-new-editor-29830 "Pioneer newspaper appoints new editor,"] ''[[Church News]]'', January 13, 2007.</ref> Cannon received a degree in political science and, in 1977, a law degree from [[Brigham Young University]].


==Career==
== Career ==
===Law clerk===
=== Law clerk ===
Cannon served as a law clerk in Salt Lake City for U.S. District Judge [[Aldon Junior Anderson|Aldon J. Anderson]].<ref name="Joseph A. Cannon">{{citation |first=Rick |last=Fish |contribution=Cannon, Joseph A. |contribution-url= http://www.uen.org/utah_history_encyclopedia/c/CANNON_JOSEPH.html |editor-last=Powell |editor-first=Allan Kent |year=1994 |title=Utah History Encyclopedia |location=Salt Lake City, Utah |publisher=[[University of Utah Press]] |isbn= 0874804256 |oclc= 30473917 }}</ref>
Cannon served as a law clerk in Salt Lake City for U.S. District Judge [[Aldon Junior Anderson|Aldon J. Anderson]].<ref name="Joseph A. Cannon">{{citation |first=Rick |last=Fish |contribution=Cannon, Joseph A. |contribution-url= http://www.uen.org/utah_history_encyclopedia/c/CANNON_JOSEPH.html |editor-last=Powell |editor-first=Allan Kent |year=1994 |title=Utah History Encyclopedia |location=Salt Lake City, Utah |publisher=[[University of Utah Press]] |isbn=0-87480-425-6 |oclc=30473917 |language=en}}</ref>


===Geneva Steel company===
=== Geneva Steel company ===
Cannon played a pivotal role in the purchase of Geneva Steel from [[U.S. Steel]] in 1987. After that transaction, he became chairman of Geneva Steel. The company twice filed for bankruptcy, most recently in 2002, when Geneva Steel closed.
Cannon played a pivotal role in the purchase of Geneva Steel from [[U.S. Steel]] in 1987. After that transaction, he became chairman of Geneva Steel. The company twice filed for bankruptcy, most recently in 2002, when Geneva Steel closed.


The equipment was sold, but the steel plant in operation at one site since 1942 leaves other assets to sell and issues to settle. The Geneva Steel site will require up to $42 million in environmental remediation efforts, as the soil and water of the site are heavily polluted.<ref>{{cite news |last=Anderton |first=Dave |url=http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,595075709,00.html |title=Geneva cleanup plan OK'd |newspaper=Deseret Morning News |date=July 8, 2004}}</ref>
The equipment was sold, but the steel plant in operation at one site since 1942 leaves other assets to sell and issues to settle. The Geneva Steel site will require up to $42 million in environmental remediation efforts, as the soil and water of the site are heavily polluted.<ref>{{cite news |last=Anderton |first=Dave |url=http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,595075709,00.html |title=Geneva cleanup plan OK'd |newspaper=Deseret Morning News |date=July 8, 2004}}</ref>


===Political and government activity===
=== Political and government activity ===
Cannon was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 (defeated by former Senator Bob Bennett). He served as an assistant administrator of the EPA, Office of Air and Radiation, from 1983 to 1985.<ref name="Joseph A. Cannon" />
Cannon was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 (defeated by former Senator Bob Bennett). He served as an assistant administrator of the EPA, Office of Air and Radiation, from 1983 to 1985.<ref name="Joseph A. Cannon" />


He was Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006.
He was Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006.


As recently as 2018 he was listed as the CEO of the Fuel Freedom Foundation.<ref name=FFF />
As recently as 2018 he was listed as the CEO of the Fuel Freedom Foundation.<ref name="FFF "/>


===Deseret News===
=== Deseret News ===
He was named editor of the ''[[Deseret Morning News]]'' on December 8, 2006.{{cn|date=October 2019}}
He was named editor of the ''[[Deseret Morning News]]'' on December 8, 2006.{{cn|date=October 2019}}


==Family and personal life==
== Family and personal life ==
{{main|Cannon Family}}
{{main|Cannon Family}}


Cannon is part of the well-known, politically involved [[Cannon family]] of Utah. He is the grandson and great-grandson of Utah Congressmen, and cousin of other Utah Congressmen. His brother, Chris Cannon, was a Congressman from 1997 until 2009.
Cannon is part of the well-known, politically involved [[Cannon family]] of Utah. He is the grandson and great-grandson of Utah Congressmen, and cousin of other Utah Congressmen. His brother, Chris Cannon, was a Congressman from 1997 until 2009.


Cannon married Jan Barney, and they are the parents of seven children.<ref name="churchnews" />
Cannon married Jan Barney, and they are the parents of seven children.<ref name="churchnews" />
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Among other positions in the LDS Church, Cannon has served as [[stake president|president]] of the BYU 6th [[Stake (LDS Church)|Stake]].<ref>"New stake presidents", ''[[Church News]]'', April 16, 1994.</ref>
Among other positions in the LDS Church, Cannon has served as [[stake president|president]] of the BYU 6th [[Stake (LDS Church)|Stake]].<ref>"New stake presidents", ''[[Church News]]'', April 16, 1994.</ref>


==See also==
== See also ==
*[[Geneva Steel]]
* [[Geneva Steel]]


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
*{{C-SPAN|Joe Cannon}}
* {{C-SPAN|Joe Cannon}}


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Joseph A. Cannon
Born (1949-07-31) July 31, 1949 (age 74)
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • politician
Political partyRepublican
RelativesChris Cannon (brother)

Joseph Angus Cannon (July 31, 1949) is a businessman with interests in steel and energy, and active in the Utah Republican Party. He was Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006. Along with his brother, Chris Cannon, he operated Geneva Steel in Utah County, Utah from 1987 to its closure in 2001–2002.

As recently as 2018 he was listed as the CEO of the Fuel Freedom Foundation.[1] Cannon was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 (defeated by former Senator Bob Bennett). He served as an assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from 1983 to 1985.

Early life

Cannon was born on July 31, 1949. Cannon served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Ireland as well as on the Isle of Man, the ancestral homeland of the Cannons.[2] Cannon received a degree in political science and, in 1977, a law degree from Brigham Young University.

Career

Law clerk

Cannon served as a law clerk in Salt Lake City for U.S. District Judge Aldon J. Anderson.[3]

Geneva Steel company

Cannon played a pivotal role in the purchase of Geneva Steel from U.S. Steel in 1987. After that transaction, he became chairman of Geneva Steel. The company twice filed for bankruptcy, most recently in 2002, when Geneva Steel closed.

The equipment was sold, but the steel plant in operation at one site since 1942 leaves other assets to sell and issues to settle. The Geneva Steel site will require up to $42 million in environmental remediation efforts, as the soil and water of the site are heavily polluted.[4]

Political and government activity

Cannon was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1992 (defeated by former Senator Bob Bennett). He served as an assistant administrator of the EPA, Office of Air and Radiation, from 1983 to 1985.[3]

He was Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2002 to 2006.

As recently as 2018 he was listed as the CEO of the Fuel Freedom Foundation.[1]

Deseret News

He was named editor of the Deseret Morning News on December 8, 2006.[citation needed]

Family and personal life

Main article: Cannon Family

Cannon is part of the well-known, politically involved Cannon family of Utah. He is the grandson and great-grandson of Utah Congressmen, and cousin of other Utah Congressmen. His brother, Chris Cannon, was a Congressman from 1997 until 2009.

Cannon married Jan Barney, and they are the parents of seven children.[2]

Among other positions in the LDS Church, Cannon has served as president of the BYU 6th Stake.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Executive Leadership". Fuel Freedom Foundation. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Swensen, Jason. "Pioneer newspaper appoints new editor," Church News, January 13, 2007.
  3. ^ a b Fish, Rick (1994), "Cannon, Joseph A.", in Powell, Allan Kent (ed.), Utah History Encyclopedia, Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, ISBN 0-87480-425-6, OCLC 30473917
  4. ^ Anderton, Dave (July 8, 2004). "Geneva cleanup plan OK'd". Deseret Morning News.
  5. ^ "New stake presidents", Church News, April 16, 1994.

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