Heartland Communications Group, Inc.

News Briefs - Heartland Communications Group, Inc.

Brooke Hendrickson - 9/8/2008
Heartland is pleased to announce that Brooke Hendrickson has accepted the position of Display Advertising Sales Manager for Heartland's Agricultural Division. In her new position, Brooke will be responsible for the day-to-day sales efforts of the team. Her background in Graphic Design and in Heartland's Executive Training program have well prepared Brooke to rise to experience great success in her newest challenge with the company.

Lisa Schroeder - 9/8/2008
Heartland is happy to announce that Lisa Schroeder has accepted the position of Co-op Advertising Sales Manager for Heartland's Agricultural Division. As a Billing Coordinator, Lisa's experience has offered her the opportunity to have in-depth knowledge of the division's billing and sales procedures. Her solid work ethic and enthusiasm for the Ag team will be an asset as she leads sales efforts in this department.

Ken Grams - 10/22/2008
Heartland Communications Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ken Grams has accepted the duties and responsibilities as Publisher of Business Air. Ken will continue to provide general oversight to the production division, but will focus the majority of his time on the Business Air products. "We believe Ken's overall skill set will serve him well in the competitive world of the business aircraft market," said Gale W. McKinney, President and CEO.

Amanda Holmes - 1/5/2009
Amanda Holmes, formerly Sales Manager of the Construction Division, has accepted new responsibilities as Human Resources Representative. In her new position, Amanda will be coordinating payroll and benefit administration, as well as playing a critical role in the human capital development efforts of the organization through training, performance appraisal and ongoing employee support. "I am confident that Amanda's background serving in one of the company's profit centers and her overall work ethic and outstanding attitude has well prepared her for great successes in her new role," said Sara Blair, Director of Human Resources.

Dana Lantz - 4/6/2009
Heartland has recently announced the addition of Dana Lantz as Publisher of Heartland's Agricultural division. Dana's background in production agriculture and sales leadership will assist him as he is directly responsible for the division's sales and editorial efforts and as he formulates and implements strategic plans to move the Ag Division's family of products into the future.

Jacob Peed - 4/7/2009
Heartland Communications Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jacob Peed has accepted the position of "Director of Digital Marketing Services." Jacob will be assisting in the development and implementation of new and/or enhanced digital products designed to bring greater clarity to the buying and selling process for our clients. He will serve the publishing divisions and IT as the liaison for digital product development through in-house and outsourced solutions. "Jacob understands the urgency and brings great passion to solving this critical area of product development. Please join us in congratulating him on his acceptance of this position," said Gale W. McKinney, President/CFO and Patrick Van Arnam, President/CEO.

Kara Thiele - 4/17/2009
Gale W. McKinney, President/CFO and Patrick Van Arnam, President/CEO are pleased to announce that Kara Thiele has accepted the position of Publisher of IMT. Hired in December 2008, Kara has fast shown exceptional leadership skills and has a great vision for the future of the Industrial Division's products.

Twin Rivers Media - 4/17/2009
Heartland Communications Group, Inc. is excited to announce that Twin Rivers Media has purchased what was commonly called the "Recreation (Rec) Division." (Read More)

Katherine Dornath Cook - 5/4/2009
Heartland Communications Group, Inc. has recently announced the promotion of Katherine Dornath Cook from Associate Editor to Editor-in-Chief of the Agricultural Division. Katherine is assuming direct responsibility for the editorial direction of all Ag editorial and will be working closely with Publisher Dana Lantz to assist in partnering to achieve the Publisher's long-term vision and goals for the products' focuses and missions.

Justin Champine - 5/13/2009
Heartland Communications Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Justin Champine in the Spencer, Iowa office has accepted the responsibilities of promotion to Publisher of the Acreage, American Dairyman and American Cattleman titles. These titles will remain a part of our Ag division with Justin coordinating sales, editorial and his strategic vision for the future. "Justin has shown great insight to the opportunities in these markets and I trust he will lead these titles well. Please join me in congratulating him in his new position," said Patrick Van Arnam, President/CEO.