Missouri Press Association
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Peggy Scott, publisher of Leader Publications, which includes four community newspapers throughout Jefferson County and St. Louis County, was elected president of the Missouri Press Association during the 158th Annual Convention in Springfield.
Learn more about Scott in this month’s Missouri Press News.
Other 2025 MPA officers and directors elected Sept. 20, include First Vice President, Bryan Chester, Columbia Missourian; Second Vice President, Bryan Jones, Morgan County Statesman, Versailles; Secretary, Donna Bischoff, Bridge Tower Media, St. Louis; and Treasurer, Jaime Mowers, Webster-Kirkwood Times, St. Louis.
Directors for three-year terms include Ron Schott, Wright County Journal, Mountain Grove; Kenneth L. Garner, Garner Media Holdings, Maryville; and Gary Castor, Jefferson City News Tribune.
Hannah Spaar, The Odessan, Odessa, was elected as the National Newspaper Association state chair.
Continuing on the MPA Board in 2025 will be directors: Kimberly Combs, Betters Newspapers Inc., Piedmont; Tim Schmidt, Westplex Media, Montgomery City; Lucas Presson, Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau; Sandy Nelson, Courier Tribune, Liberty; and Mike Scott, NEMO News Media Group, Kahoka.
Amos Bridges of the Springfield News-Leader will continue on the MPA Board of Directors through 2025 as past president.
