Daily News publisher named regional president for Gannett in Florida

Bill Barker

Naples Daily News Publisher Bill Barker has been named one of two regional presidents for Gannett Co. Inc. in Florida.

The announcement follows Gannett's purchase of Journal Media Group, which was headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis. Barker will oversee newspaper operations in the Florida Southwest division, while continuing his publisher duties in Naples.

In his new role, Barker will be responsible for Naples, as well as three other markets in the state: Tallahassee, Pensacola and Fort Myers. He will be one of more than a half-dozen regional presidents in Gannett's East Group.

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