Chris Stegman named President of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 29 2016 - 1:15PM
Business Wire
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today announced
that Chris Stegman, currently Gannett West Group vice president of
sales, has been named president of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
He succeeds Betsy Brenner, who is retiring after more than 11 years
at the Journal Sentinel.
“Milwaukee is an important market for Gannett and filling
Betsy's shoes is no easy task. Having a senior leader like Chris
ready to join the Journal Sentinel team ensures a bright future for
our business and the community,” said John Zidich, president of
Gannett’s Domestic Publishing.
Stegman joined Gannett in 2002 as retail advertising manager at
Republic Media in Phoenix and rose to the top sales leadership role
at Republic Media, vice president of sales, in 2011. Because of his
success in leading one of Gannett’s largest local sales teams, he
was promoted to Gannett West Group vice president of sales in 2015.
Prior to Gannett, Stegman held executive management positions with
Clarity Media, a division of The Anschutz Corporation and Advo
Incorporated. Stegman is returning to the Midwest where his career
in media began in 1995 as a territory sales executive with Advo
Inc. in Indianapolis, Ind.
“Chris is the ideal next president for Milwaukee. He cares
deeply about our journalism and also understands intimately the
digital transformation of the media business,” said Karen Ferguson
Fuson, West Group president, Domestic Publishing. “Chris is a
customer-focused business leader who will understand the needs of
our audiences, the community and our clients. He’s passionate about
ensuring our customers succeed and the community thrives.”
In Phoenix, Stegman has been actively involved in the YMCA where
he served on both the East Valley YMCA as well as the Central
Arizona boards. He has also been involved in and served on the
Arizona Newspaper Association board.
Stegman is a two-time Ironman and three-time Boston Marathon
finisher. He and his wife, Robin, have two children.
About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a next-generation media
company committed to strengthening communities across our network.
Through trusted, compelling content and unmatched local-to-national
reach, Gannett touches the lives of more than 100 million people
monthly. With more than 120 markets internationally, it is known
for Pulitzer Prize-winning newsrooms, powerhouse brands such as USA
TODAY and specialized media properties. To connect with us, visit
www.gannett.com.
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