Jim Kelsh, publisher of the Daily Citizen, announced Wednesday that he will be stepping down and his last day will be June 24.
Regional advertising manager Scott Zeinemann will step into the role of general manager.
"In a sense, it's bittersweet, because I'm getting the opportunity because Jim's leaving," Zeinemann said. "You know what he's meant to this business, the community, everyone here. Columbus knows Jim. He's been involved with so many things. He really is kind of the heart and soul of our division."
Kelsh started at the Daily Citizen in 1976. He moved to the Wisconsin State Journal in 1978, serving as news editor from 1985 to 1989. He then became editor of the Mason City Globe Gazette in Iowa before returning to the Daily Citizen in 1992. He became publisher in 1997.
"I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to spend nearly 35 years in newspapers," Kelsh said in an email to the Daily Citizen staff. "I'm doing a job I truly love and have had the opportunity to work with so many talented people who understand the importance of what we do each day and the impact that has on the communities we serve. It's that dedication that makes this change comforting.... I'm not ready to call this a retirement. I'm going to take some time to travel, finally apply the coats of stain on my deck and then look forward to what the next chapter in my life will bring."
Kelsh said he feels Zeinemann is an excellent choice and will succeed in the position.
Zeinemann majored in journalism and had initially wanted to write for sports. However, he quickly found a niche in advertising.
In addition, Matt Meyers recently took the lead as the Portage general manager. He said he and Zeinemann will work together to become more familiar with the community. Zeinemann will report to Meyers.
"I don't think Scott or I, either one, are people that want to sit at our desk all day," Meyers said. "We want to be out meeting people and working with community leaders and getting to know people. We want to be a part of the community."
Meyers came to Portage from Madison, where he was the classified manager. He's been in charge of several publications over the years, including Agri-View, Oregon News, Sun Prairie News and Nursing Matters.
He earned a journalism degree from the University of Iowa, and has done both editorial and advertising.
He said he plans to continue to adapt and ensure the best product possible for the community.
"We have this great audience we serve," Meyers said. "I love a paper this size, because communities are so into their paper. The newspaper is very important to them. The prep sports are very important to them. We really serve such a great purpose. It's so cool to work here, because you know you're bringing stuff to the community that is needed and wanted and you're actually serving a purpose for the whole community."
tpruett@capitalnewspapers.com
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