Gess named publisher of Courier Publications

Bryan Gess, a 20-year veteran of the newspaper business, was named publisher of the Courier Publications newspapers and the VillageSoup websites July 27. Gess has served as operations director for the company since its change in ownership in 2012, overseeing the company's business office, technology systems, circulation department and facilities. In being named publisher, Gess realizes a dream that began for him ...