WNA Board of Directors 2018-2019
The WNA Board is made up of eight directors and seven officers. For election purposes, the state is divided into four geographical regions. One weekly newspaper representative is elected from each region and representatives from four daily newspapers (in any region) serve as directors on the board. Directors are elected to three-year terms. Officer appointments are served on an annual basis, from February to February.
President
Sidney “Skip” Bliss
Publisher
The Gazette, Janesville
Officers
1st Vice President
Paul Seeling
Publisher
Woodville Leader
2nd Vice President
Heather Rogge
Publisher
Daily News, West Bend
3rd Vice President
Gregg Walker
Publisher
Lakeland Times, Minocqua
Secretary
Kevin Clifford
Publisher
Watertown Daily Times
Treasurer
Patrick Reilly
Publisher
The Dodgeville Chronicle
Past President
John Ingebritsen
Regional Publisher
Morris Newspapers, Lancaster
Directors
Robb Grindstaff
General Manager
Hometown News Limited Partnership, Fort Atkinson
John Humenik
President & Publisher
Wisconsin State Journal, Madison
David LaPorte
General Manager
Ashland Daily Press
Kris O’Leary
Publisher
The Tribune-Phonograph, Abbotsford
Jeff Patterson
President & Publisher
APG Media of Wisconsin
Randy Rickman
Publisher
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire
George Stanley
Editor & Senior Vice President
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Dave Wood
General Manager
New London Press Star
