SACRAMENTO, Calif.,
Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- McClatchy (NYSE American: MNI) announced today the
promotion of Tim Ritchey to
Publisher of three of McClatchy's California media companies, The
Fresno Bee, Merced Sun-Star
and The Tribune in San Luis Obispo. He will also continue to
oversee The Modesto Bee for the near
future. This promotion is in addition to Ritchey's current role as
Vice President of Advertising Operations for McClatchy's West
region.
In his new publishing role, Ritchey succeeds Ken Riddick who is stepping down at the end of
the year after two decades at McClatchy.
"We are grateful to Ken for his strong leadership and
vision," said Gary Wortel,
McClatchy's Publisher, West Region. "From his start as photo editor
at The Fresno Bee in 1995, Ken's professional trajectory at
McClatchy has been inspiring -- he has led our Central Valley media
companies through a time of disruption and digital transition and
has consistently delivered digital growth. And on a personal level,
his humility, sense of humor and passion for our mission will be
missed by everyone who has had the privilege of working with
him."
Ritchey is also a McClatchy veteran of more than two
decades. He has been at The Modesto Bee for the past 11 years and
before that, worked in advertising at The Fresno Bee for 13
years.
"We are fortunate to have Tim ready to step into this
important role -- combining responsibilities as Vice
President of Advertising Operations for the West region with
leadership of The Fresno Bee, other Central Valley markets and
San Luis Obispo," said Wortel.
"Tim's experience as General Manager in Modesto, coupled with his extensive knowledge
of the region will be great assets in leading the digital
transformation of our Central Valley and San Luis Obispo media companies."
"Fresno is home for me
and my family and we are excited to return," commented Ritchey.
"The Fresno Bee, Merced Sun-Star and The Tribune each has a strong
tradition of local journalism and marketing services for our
business partners. I am humbled by the opportunity to help these
media companies build an even stronger future."
About McClatchy
McClatchy operates 30 media
companies in 14 states, providing each of its communities with
strong independent local journalism in the public interest and
advertising services in a wide array of digital and print formats.
McClatchy publishes iconic local brands including the Miami
Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte
Observer, The (Raleigh)
News & Observer, and the (Fort
Worth) Star-Telegram. McClatchy is headquartered in
Sacramento, Calif., and listed on
the New York Stock Exchange American under the symbol MNI.
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