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President and CEO . Schurz Communications
Mishawaka, IN
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Based in South Bend, Indiana, Schurz Communications, Inc. is a diversified privately-owned, nationwide communication company with premier properties that are among the most valued and trusted in the news and information industry. The company publishes seven daily newspapers in medium and small markets with a combined circulation of nearly 225,000. It also publishes Shoppers in California, has four television stations, four radio stations, two cable companies, and a printing company. Geographically, Schurz Communications has a presence in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, Florida, Missouri, Georgia and Virginia. It all began in 1872 when Alfred B. Miller and Elmer Crockett founded the South Bend, Ind. Tribune. The Tribune is still the flag-ship property and family members have held editor and publisher positions at the newspaper for five generations. Schurz Communications newspapers have a long tradition of editorial excellence, technical innovation and a commitment to the highest standards for quality and excellence in journalism. The company emerged as a broadcast pioneer in 1922 with the launching of WGAZ radio (now WSBT) in South Bend. WSBT television began broadcasting in 1952. Schurz Communications broadcast companies are leaders in their markets. The first property acquisition was the Herald-Mail in Hagerstown, Md. in 1960. Antietam Cable TV in Hagerstown was acquired in 1968. The first television acquisition was WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, Va. in 1969. It moved into the commercial printing business in 2000 with the acquisition of Miller Rainbow Printing in Bedford, Indiana. Schurz Communications, Inc. is a South Bend based news and information company which consists of six business segments: Broadcasting Radio, Broadcasting TV, Cable TV, Newspaper Publishing, Shoppers and Commercial Printing. Our corporate personnel are: Franklin D. Schurz, Jr., President, James M. Schurz, Senior Vice President, Mary Schurz, Vice President and Secretary, Scott C. Schurz, Sr., Vice President, David Ray, Vice President, Marci Burdick, Senior Vice President - Broadcasting, Charles V. Pittman, Senior Vice - President Newspapers, Todd F. Schurz, Vice President, Charles D. Lynds, Director of Strategic Marketing, Gary N. Hoipkemier, Senior Vice President & CFO, Martin D. Switalski, Vice President Finance & Administration, Gesumino A. Agostino, Corporate Controller, Nickki Coleman, Executive Assistant, and Judy Felty, Executive Assistant. Our companies put great emphasis on seeking the truth and sharing it with others. Our purpose is to provide a better understanding of the world, so that our readers, viewers and users are more informed and can positively impact our communities and society.Schurz Communications Address
1301 E Douglas RdMishawaka, IN
United States