AUGUSTA, Ga.— Robin L. Quillon has been named publisher of the News Chief in Winter Haven, Fla. The announcement was made today by Morris Publishing Group President and Chief Executive Officer William S. Morris IV and is effective June 6. Quillon succeeds Wayne L. Ezell who is moving to Jacksonville, Fla., to become reader advocate at The Florida Times -Union.

Quillon has 14 years of newspaper publishing experience with a strong background in advertising. His most recent position was general manager and vice president with the Frederick News Post in Frederick, Md. Prior to that, he worked for Media General for five years as publisher of the Culpeper Star-Exponent in Culpeper, Va. Quillon also spent four years in various advertising positions for newspapers in Virginia and New York, including account executive, manager and director. He is a native of Charlottesville, Va., and attended Piedmont College of Virginia.

"Robin's unique contribution to the News Chiefis that he comes in as publisher with a deep understanding of both the business and editorial sides of running a newspaper," Morris said. "We are confident that Robin's rich background and goal-oriented vision for the future make him a perfect fit for Winter Haven."

Morris Vice President of Eastern Newspapers Mark A. Cohen said, "Robin brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and newspaper experience along with an excellent track record as a community participant. From new product start-up to leading by example, to goal setting, Robin has the ideal skill set to take charge of the News Chief and our shoppers."

Morris Publishing Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morris Communications Company LLC, a privately held media company based in Augusta, Ga. Morris Publishing Group was formed in 2001 and assumed the operations of the newspaper business segment of its parent, Morris Communications Co. Morris Publishing Group publishes 27 daily newspapers, 12 nondaily newspapers, five city magazines and numerous free community newspapers across the United States.

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