News-Leader announces new executive director

Last edited 9:46 a.m., June 16, 2014

The 33-year-old digital editor and engagement editor at The Coloradoan in Fort Collins, Colo., has been named executive director of the Springfield News-Leader and The Baxter Bulletin in Mountain Home, Ark.

According to News-Leader reporting, Paul Berry starts June 30, succeeding David Stoeffler, who resigned as executive editor in May.

"Paul has a proven track record growing audience and engagement at The Coloradoan, one of Gannett's top properties. He understands and values the vital role community journalism plays in our local markets," said Linda Ramey-Greiwe, president and publisher of the News-Leader and Baxter Bulletin

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