Scripps Howard News Service
CTO
* Responsible for all technology and related business, including research and development, design, deployment, and maintenance.
* Manage and direct Web sites, digital products and distribution channels, DAM, LAN and CMS.
* Manage IT staff, multiple contractors and technical relations with all vendors, and clients, including customer service for hundreds of subscribing media outlets.
* Consult with executive management in strategic planning and work with all divisions across corporate enterprise including editorial, marketing and advertising departments in 21 daily newspapers, 13 broadcast channels, 6 cable networks, and multiple new media channels.
* Develop synergy and convergence content methodology with Scripps Networks Category Television including HGTV, Food Network, DIY, Fine Living, Shop at Home, and GAC.
Scripps Treasure Coast Publishing
Executive Producer and Online Editor
In charge of all production and editorial for TCPalm.com, a regional portal site including seven newspapers and a television station blanketing Florida's Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Won NAA Digital Edge Award for Best Site in 1998. Directed major cross-property productions for newspaper and broadcast sites including the Starr Report, space shuttle launches, spring training baseball, Super Bowls, and natural disasters including hurricanes and wild fires. Developed custom live streaming media solutions and original interactive content. Developed and deployed custom content management system and vertical products for classifieds and e-commerce.
Institute of Maritime History
Director
Directed underwater archaeology projects as well as communications and membership strategy. In 2007, I joined IMH's board of directors.