Former Argus Leader publisher to lead Ohio media group

Former Argus Leader Media president and publisher Bill Albrecht has been named group publisher for an Ohio media group.

Albrecht will oversee daily newspaper and digital products for GateHouse Media in eight Ohio markets between Cleveland and Columbus.

He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota who served as publisher and as advertising director at the Argus Leader at different points in his career. He also has been a publisher in St. Cloud, Minn., and for a group of central Ohio newspapers.

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Bill Albrecht

Albrecht became publisher of the Argus Leader in 2013 and served until the position was regionalized last year.

“My wife, Lisa, and I really loved living in Sioux Falls. The business community provided opportunities to engage in this growing, forward-thinking and positive community,” Albrecht said. “We came back here and reunited with friends from the past at USD and previous business leaders, community leaders and nonprofit organizations.”

Albrecht said serving on the board of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and as part of the Forward Sioux Falls campaign was a highlight of his time in the community, as well as guiding the Argus Leader through numerous award-winning projects and events, including the inaugural South Dakota High School Sports Awards featuring Peyton Manning.

“A new door has opened, and this is an opportunity for me to make an impact with a larger responsibility and audience,” he said. “We thank all of those we have met and appreciate the support Sioux Falls has given us.”

Albrecht starts his new role next week.

“Bill’s ability to lead, motivate and innovate makes him a great choice to lead this newly created group in Ohio,” said Brad Harmon, central region president for GateHouse. “Bill will report directly to me while managing this very dynamic matrix organization, leveraging all of our assets and resources across Ohio, including Columbus.”

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Former Argus Leader publisher to lead Ohio media group

Former Argus Leader Media president and publisher Bill Albrecht has been named group publisher for an Ohio media group.

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