Missouri Press Association
Serving Missouri Newspapers Since 1867
Chris Peck has been named Chief Advancement Officer for the Missouri Press Foundation.
In his new role, Peck will serve as the principal fundraiser for the foundation and work closely with the Missouri Press Association on projects, scholarships, and research to ensure Missouri newspapers thrive in the 21st century.
Peck joins the foundation after a distinguished career in newspapers and philanthropy. He served 11 years as editor of The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, Tenn., and then served as CEO and state director of the ACE Awareness Foundation, Tennessee’s first collaborative effort to address adverse childhood experiences.
Earlier in his career, Peck worked as editor of The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Wash., and was the first Belo Distinguished Chair in Journalism at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He is past president of two legacy national newspaper professional organizations, the American Society of News Editors and the Associated Press Managing Editors.
Peck grew up in a newspaper family in Wyoming where his father and brother owned The Riverton Ranger. His first job was as a newspaper janitor sweeping up lead filings from a Linotype machine.
Peck met his wife, Kate, at Stanford University. They have two children, four grandchildren, and moved to Columbia, Mo., in 2024.
The Foundation was previously led by Michael Harper, who left the role in April for a position with the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico.
Anyone interested in learning more about giving opportunities through the Missouri Press Foundation can contact Peck via email at cpeck@mopress.com or by phone at (573) 449-4167, ext. 303.
