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Walla Walla, Washington

Sherwood Trust is a private, placed-based foundation that supports capacity-building to ensure that everyone in the Walla Walla Valley has a sense of belonging and contributes to a thriving region. Founded in 1991 to continue the legacy of Donald and Virginia Sherwood’s efforts to make the Walla Walla Valley a better place, it has invested more than $35 million to strengthen nonprofits and improve communities here. Sherwood Trust serves Walla Walla and Columbia counties in Washington and Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

Walla Walla, Washington

Lead mission-focused daily community newspaper operation and development, including content strategy and journalism, business management, sales leadership and product development. Lead editorial board, serve as public face of organization. Strong emphasis on mission to improve communities with independent journalism, public participation and community engagement.

Portland, Oregon Area

Lead print, digital and event B2B platform serving regional construction, architecture, engineering and built environment professionals.

Portland, Oregon

Work with a range of B2B clients to develop high-value business content, marketing and strategic development.

San Francisco Bay Area

Transitioned daily law-focused newspaper to all-day paid online platform with weekly newspaper, including restructuring, content development, redesign, development of online and mobile products, event platform expansion, social media initiatives.

Portland, Oregon Area

Led growth and development of five-day newspaper, website, related print and electronic products serving built-environment professionals. Strong revenue, profit and circulation growth, developed paid online subscription model, redesigned products, developed focused brand identity.

Boise, Idaho Area

Led growth and managed weekly business newspaper and related products. Developed digital platform. Integrated newly acquired business into parent company. Grew revenues, circulation, developed sales and marketing, introduced events and special products.

Lewes, Delaware

Led marketing efforts for small daily and 14 weekly newspapers, clustered via acquisition into regional marketing group. Developed combination sales, coordinated special projects, content development, new publications, sales presentation and collateral.