Renie Scibona, former publisher of Ahwatukee Foothills News has been hired to lead and expand operations for INI’s East Valley operations.
Renie most recently served as Publisher of the Ahwatukee Foothills News for 4 ½ years. She returns to INI after being employed with them for over 14 years. She served Independent Newspapers in several capacities including General Manager of three of its publication in the Northeast Valley. Her last position was the National/Major Accounts Ad Director.
“We’re very pleased Renie has decided to come back home to INI,” says Bret McKeand, vice president of operations. “Her values and vision for what makes a great community newspaper are perfectly in tune with our company’s philosophies.”
“We have tremendous opportunities in the East Valley,” adds Bret. “Renie’s experience, stellar reputation and record of success will boost our efforts to grow our products and become the East Valley’s top community newspaper group.”
The Arizona group will re-launch its Chandler Independent and Gilbert Independent on Feb. 3. The expansion brings the number of newspapers published by the company in the East Valley to five, with a combined total weekly circulation of 90,000.
