Daily Archives: June 1, 2015

Doug Olsson named publisher of Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Doug Olsson named publisher of Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

Doug Olsson, a long-time news executive, will succeed Walt Lafferty as publisher of the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. Walt Lafferty has been named senior vice president of finance and administration for Civitas Media.   Doug most recently was a senior group publisher for GateHouse Media’s properties in Missouri. He previously was vice president of advertising sales…

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Lafferty named Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration
Lafferty named Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader Publisher Walt Lafferty has been named senior vice president of finance and administration for Civitas Media.   In this position, Walt will assume a broad range of responsibilities, which includes our finance departments in both Davidson, N.C. and Miamisburg, Ohio.   Walt replaces Jeff Sherman, who stepped down as CFO.   Walt…

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