NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2022
HUMAN RESOURCES
Overlooking Tuscany Sarah Mast, The High Road Agency
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DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. KATHARINE GLASS
APG Vice President of HR kglass@adamspg.com 865.981.1101
DEB BROOKS
HR Manager - APG West dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187
GWEN DAVIS
HR Manager - East gdavis@apgenc.com 252.366.8139
HEATHER MCCALMONT
HR Manager - Southern Wisconsin hmccalmont@adamspg.com 608.755.9442
MICHELE WATERS
HR Director - APG Chesapeake/ Ohio/Michigan mwaters@adamspg.com 410.770.4159
THÉRÉSE ZADNIK-KLECKER
HR Manager - APG Central therese.zadnik-klecker@adamspg.com 763.712.3559
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Adams Publishing Group NEWSLETTER
Human Resources & Safety
Robin Quillon Announces Retirement ideas to APG, such as “Bark Madness,” Remnant Programs, and Buccaneer Direct.
REMINDER
OF UPCOMING COMPANY HOLIDAYS LABOR DAY
Monday, September 5, 2022
THANKSGIVING
Thursday, November 24, 2022
CHRISTMAS
Monday, January 26, 2022
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Monday, January 2, 2023 Robin Quillon has announced his retirement effective August 31, 2022. Robin joined Adams Publishing Group in August 2018 as Regional President in East North Carolina (ENC). APG had just purchased the operation from Cooke Communications. It was losing money and, in a few short years, Robin and his team managed to control expenses while driving revenue, especially commercial printing, bringing it to solid profitability. Robin brought many great
CONGRATS
TO OUR AUGUST WINNER NAME,
PENNY WEBB, NEWPORT PLAIN TALK The Question Was: In what year were the first Air Jordan sneakers released? The Answer Was: 1984
“This change allowed us to review our organizational structure and we have decided to consolidate Ohio and ENC under one region led by Mark Cohen. Mark and his team have grown the Ohio operation significantly, achieving the strongest bottom line in APG in 2022,” said Nick Monico, APG Chief Operating Officer. Mark will relocate to Greenville, North Carolina, in September. He brings more than 30 years of management experience and has worked for other newspaper companies, and a major press association, and has been instrumental in helping others grow in the industry. Mark has revamped sales departments, improved efficiencies, and has spoken at a number of media conventions over his career. “I’m excited about this opportunity and look forward to blending into the community, visiting customers and supporting our employees. I can’t wait to explore the area. I already have my ECU Pirate gear.” said Cohen. The Defiance, Ohio teams will continue to report directly to Cohen.
APG Summer Schedule- Extension Effective 9-1-22 Half-Day Program Adams Publishing Group is pleased to announce a permanent extension of the Summer Hours Program for all Full Time Associates scheduled to work (30) hours or more each week. The decision to extend the half-day Friday schedule option serves to provide associates with greater flexibility throughout the year without diminishing news coverage or service to subscribers and advertisers. An alternative half-day schedule may be offered, pending supervisor approval and based on work schedule and department needs. If you are interested in the half day program, please contact Katharine Glass, VP of Human Resources at kglass@adamspg.com or your HR Representative in the region.
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Adams Publishing Group NEWSLETTER
Human Resources & Safety
September is National Preparedness Month The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters. Making a plan to prepare for disasters is the best way to protect your family. https://www.ready.gov/ is an excellent learning resource and provides useful tips on being prepared for emergencies such as: Flooding, Thunderstorms & Lightning, Power Outages, Extreme Heat, Attacks in Public Places, Drought, and other emergencies. Low and No Cost Preparedness Disasters are costly but preparing for them doesn’t have to be. In fact, taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs.
Take these simple steps now to be better prepared for any disaster or emergency that have little to no cost. • KNOW what kind of disasters and emergencies are most common for where you live. • CREATE your emergency communications plan. Use our free template to conveniently record important contact and medical information about your family, which you then can share with others and store copies both digitally and on paper. • MAKE SURE you store important phone numbers somewhere besides just your cell phone. • SIGN UP for emergency alerts in your area to receive life-saving information from your state and local municipality. • DOWNLOAD the FEMA App (available in English and Spanish) to receive weather alerts, safety tips and reminders and be ready for the unexpected. • BUILD your emergency supply kit over time. Start with items you may already have in your home, like a flashlight, extra batteries, copies of important documents, water, and non-perishable food. When you go to the grocery store, you can pick up an extra item each time that you use
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regularly, especially if it’s on sale! Community food banks are a potential resource for foodinsecure families to stock their emergency supply kits. TALK with family or members of your household about where you will go if told to evacuate. Having a plan before disaster strikes can help you save precious time and money. STORE important documents and items like passports, birth certificates, maps and electronics in a flood-safe place like a high shelf or upper floor in resealable water-tight plastic bags to help waterproof them. Store important documents like insurance policies digitally. CONTACT your local fire department. They may have programs that provide fire or carbon monoxide detectors. CHECK online for free or discounted CPR courses offered near you. VISIT Floodsmart.gov to know your area’s level of flood risk.
MICHAEL DISTELHORST will
become the regional president of Washington and publisher of the Skagit Valley Herald, effective September 6th.
RYAN PRUSE has been promoted and will be transferring to our Janesville, WI location as the new Operations Director, effective Aug 15th.
MARK COHEN will become the Regional President of Eastern NC upon the impending retirement of Robin Quillon. AMANDA MONTGOMERY has been promoted to a new role as Senior General Manager of Southern Ohio.
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world? SEND IN YOUR ANSWER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
Submit your answer to AskHR@adamspg.com. The winner will be drawn on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
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Adams Publishing Group NEWSLETTER
Winter Holiday CHALLENGE
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPE OR HOLIDAY TRADITION.
PRIZES:
1st place: $100 VISA card 2nd Place: $50 VISA card 3rd Place: $25 VISA card
What makes your holiday special?
We will be sharing selected recipes and traditions in an upcoming newsletter that can be enjoyed by all of us.
For Your Chance to Win: SUBMIT A HOLIDAY RECIPE* AND/OR TRADITION** FOR YOUR FAMILY. *For recipes include ingredients, cooking instructions and a photo of what the meal looked like after you cooked it. **Share Images of your Traditions. Submit your recipe & photo to AskHR@adamspg.com.
The winner will be drawn on Friday, November 11, 2022.
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