Education
- BS, Journalism, Ball State University
Career Highlights
Reporter, The Star Press, Muncie, IN, August 2021 to Present
Regional Editor, Centralia Morning Sentinel, Centralia, IL, October 2019-present.
Interim Managing Editor (temporary assignment), Watertown Public Opinion, Watertown, SD, Aug. 12, 2019 – Sept. 13, 2019.
Regional Editor, Central Indiana Newspaper Group, Marion, IN, July 2007 to June 2019
Editor, Chronicle-Tribune, Marion, IN, November 2003 to July 2007
- Oversaw content, digital products and design for five daily newspapers: Chronicle-Tribune, Marion, IN; Herald-Press, Huntington, IN; Plain Dealer, Wabash, IN; Peru Tribune, Peru IN; The Times, Frankfort, IN.
- Hoosier State Press Association, Best Editorial Writer, third place, 2019
- Indiana Associated Press Media Editors, Best Public Service, first place, 2016
- Indiana Associated Press Media Editors, Best Editorial Writer, first place, 2015
- Hoosier State Press Association, Best Editorial Writer, first place 2013
- Hoosier State Press Assn, Best Business and Economic Coverage, 1st place 2011
- Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors, Best Editorial Writing, first place 2011
- The American Legion Fourth Estate Award, 2001
- James K. Batten Award for Excellence in Civic Journalism, Chronicle-Tribune, 2001.
- Best of Gannett 2000, Public Service Award, 2001.
- Best of Gannett 2000, Outstanding Individual Achievement Award, April 2001
- Scripps Howard Foundation Natl Journalism Awards, Public Service Reporting 2001