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After years at the Georgetown Gazette, Penne Usher is now the editor of the Mountain Democrat, as well as the Georgetown Gazette. Penne’s first Opinion piece as the new editor said, "I am pleased to join the Mountain Democrat team as the new editor.'
Penne Usher is the 33rd editor of the Democrat since it began production in 1851. That is a new Editor every 5 years. On Jun 17, 2015, NOEL STACK was named the new editor of the Mountain Democrat.
In 2008 Usher left the news business and worked in marketing before returning to the Auburn Journal in 2014 as the managing editor, and shortly thereafter the editor.
She started her journalism career in 2002 as an intern at the Albuquerque Journal while she completed college at the University of New Mexico. Usher was a staff reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, working a night shift as a crime reporter before returning to California. She joined the Auburn Journal team in 2004 shortly after graduation (at 40) as the crime and fire reporter.
Usher has been a part of the El Dorado County community for almost 20 years with two children graduating from Pondo and U.M. high schools.
Penne Usher's Linked-In profile says:
My work experiences are as varied as the offerings in the produce section of the finest market.
As a teen I worked in a shoe store and fast food restaurant.
As a young adult I worked for the Veterans Administration Medical Facility holding administrative support positions in the Emergency Room, Surgical Service, Engineering and Radiation Safety.
I spent six years working for the Vietnam Vet Center working with combat vets.
I returned to college at the age of 35 while raising two children and earned my BA in Communicatons/Journalism with a minor in criminolgy.
I've worked at a large daily newspaper, a weekly as well as a daily community publication in the foothills.
I'm organized, motivated and focused.
Work & Education Background:
Prior Experience:
Auburn Journal
Editor
Company Name: Auburn Journal
Dates Employed: Aug 2014 – 2017
Location: Auburn, Calif
Gold Country Media
Managing Editor
Company NameGold Country Media
Dates Employed: Jun 2014 – Present Employment Duration: 2 yrs 10 mos
Location: Auburn Journal
Servpro of Rancho Cordova, Calif
Marketing Manager
Company Name: Servpro of Rancho Cordova, Calif
Dates Employed: Dec 2012 – Jun 2014 Employment Duration: 1 yr 7 mos
Location: Rancho Cordova, Calif
Self employed
Freelance writer
Dates Employed: May 2008 – Jun 2014 Employment Duration: 6 yrs 2 mos
United Reporting
Syndication/ Marketing & Crime Bureau Chief
Company Name: United Reporting
Dates Employed: May 2008 – May 2012 Employment Duration: 4 yrs 1 mo
Gold Country Media
Reporter
Company Name: Gold Country Media
Dates Employed: 2005 – 2008 Employment Duration: 3 yrs
Auburn Journal
Crime/Fire/Court Reporter
Company Name: Auburn Journal
Dates Employed: 2004 – 2008 Employment Duration: 4 yrs
Brehm Communications--Gold Country Media
Journalist
Company Name: Brehm Communications--Gold Country Media
Dates Employed: 2004 – 2008 Employment Duration: 4 yrs
Veterans Center - Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Counseling Asstl
Company NameVeterans Center - Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Dates Employed: May 1985 – Aug 1993 Employment Duration: 8 yrs 4 mos
Education
The University of New Mexico
Degree Name BA Field Of Study Journalism/Criminology
Dates attended or expected graduation 2001 – 2003
Activities and Societies: Graduated with honors
Hogan High School
Dates attended or expected graduation 1979 – 1981
