The vice president of operations with Morris Publishing Group has been named the new publisher of the Peninsula Clarion, a sister paper to the Juneau Empire.
Deedie McKenzie will also serve as group publisher of Alaska Media Partners, overseeing the MPG properties throughout Alaska.
The announcement was made Tuesday by William S. Morris IV, president and CEO of Morris Communications Co.
“We’re pleased to have Deedie up in Alaska,” he said. “Her operational experience, and her passion for these communities, make her the ideal person to lead these operations.”
McKenzie will report to Morris Publishing Group President Derek May.
“Deedie’s a terrific leader, and will do a great job,” May said. “This is another example of an outstanding Morris team member stepping up and taking on a new opportunity.”
McKenzie began her media career with Morris in 2000 working in the national magazine division. In 2012, McKenzie became vice president of operations for Morris Publishing Group. McKenzie holds a degree in business administration from Columbia College and a marketing degree from Midlands Tech. McKenzie and her husband, Greg will reside in Kenai, Alaska.
Morris Publishing Group operates 11 daily newspapers and other non-daily newspapers, including the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly.
