Experience

City of Topeka Government

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Administrative and Financial Services

  • Oct 2021 - Present

• Budget and Performance Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2021



Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Publisher

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2020

  As a regional CEO with full responsibility for achieving EBITDA targets, I guided a dramatic business transformation across 16 digital and print publications operating in 12 Kansas-based media markets. I analyzed risks and opportunities, developed strategic roadmaps with accompanying budgets and KPIs, and enhanced community relations as well as regulatory compliance. As a regional CEO with full responsibility for achieving EBITDA targets, I guided a dramatic business transformation across 16 digital and print publications operating in 12 Kansas-based media markets. I analyzed risks and opportunities, developed strategic roadmaps with accompanying budgets and KPIs, and enhanced community relations as well as regulatory compliance.



The Augusta Chronicle

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • 2015 - 2018

  With full fiduciary responsibility for goal achievement, I established goals and metrics, prepared and monitored capital budgets, and directed teams in two states to capture operational efficiencies and achieve non-traditional revenue growth. I increased employee satisfaction and retention through effective recruiting practices and policies advancing employee empowerment. Some highlights:►Turned around faltering business to achieve first-year cash-flow growth of 80% at the combined local business unit level.►Co-authored organizational plans as member of corporate leadership team that positioned $150M company for fruitful acquisition.►Delivered $1M in local unit expense savings through outsourcing agreements protecting frontline staffing and customer service resources.►Mapped Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Matthew disaster response efforts to ensure staff safety and allow business continuity with no service interruption.



BH Media Group

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Publisher

  • 2013 - 2015

  I transformed the legacy printed operation to digital-centric while overseeing the Berkshire Hathaway-owned South Carolina media units as the local CEO. To consistently meet financial goals, I conducted meticulously planned and coordinated of all operational activities, accelerated sales across printing operations and core products, and strengthened relationships throughout the community through speaking engagements and partnership development. I transformed the legacy printed operation to digital-centric while overseeing the Berkshire Hathaway-owned South Carolina media units as the local CEO. To consistently meet financial goals, I conducted meticulously planned and coordinated of all operational activities, accelerated sales across printing operations and core products, and strengthened relationships throughout the community through speaking engagements and partnership development.



GateHouse Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Publisher

  • 2007 - 2013

  While serving as the top deputy for the western half of the United States, I carried P&L responsibility for multiple publications and facilities throughout a multi-state region including 70 teams comprised of 750+ employees. To elevate accuracy and alignment with applicable regulations, I coordinated the activities of the budget review team and implemented policies to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley and OSHA compliance. While serving as the top deputy for the western half of the United States, I carried P&L responsibility for multiple publications and facilities throughout a multi-state region including 70 teams comprised of 750+ employees. To elevate accuracy and alignment with applicable regulations, I coordinated the activities of the budget review team and implemented policies to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley and OSHA compliance.



The Morning Sun

• United States
• Consumer Goods

• Editor and Publisher

  • 2002 - 2011



The Topeka Capital-Journal

• Director of Operations

  • 1993 - 2002