Fisher to retire; Craven to be next leader of Illinois Press Association
another will succeed him.
2009 to 2010, and again in 2017 until Fisher was named to the position.
smaller than in the past, but to call them talented is an understatement. They know their jobs, they know the membership, and they know (and like) each other.
have the task of preserving where we are and what we have, while at
the same time working to further expand existing programs such as
Capitol News Illinois and Public Notice Illinois. We will continue to
have the same fights in the General Assembly on legislation impacting
the press and public notices, and we will hopefully continue our success under the dome.”
wait to retire until this year,” Fisher said. “I had advised the IPA Board’s Executive Committee this spring of my intent to retire in August.”
business, Sam is certainly moving to a well-deserved retirement. However, I’m sorry this day has come. As a member, board member, board chairman and CEO, there are few people who can match the contributions Sam has made throughout the years to the IPA and the Illinois newspaper industry.
are near and dear to me,” Craven said. “I look forward to IPA gatherings as much for the opportunity to renew those friendships as any other reason.”
IPA,” Craven said, “not just over the last several years while he was leading the Association, but for the many, many years of service before that as a board member, board chairman, and prior to all that, just an active and participating member of the Association.
and our members. I encourage you to keep those calls and emails coming.” Craven’s hiring was also lauded by Illinois Press Foundation Board President Jerry Reppert.
choice,” Reppert said. “No one is more qualified to hold the post.
Much of his career has been devoted to the newspaper industry. As Foundation president, I look forward to working closely with Don.”
He also had kind words for Fisher.
It has evolved into one of the largest state newspaper associations in the country representing more than 400 daily and weekly newspapers.
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