Edward R. Moss named BJ publisher

By Mary Ethridge
Beacon Journal business writer
Edward R. Moss, an executive at a Virginia media company, was named the new publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal, effective Aug. 7.

Moss replaces James N. Crutchfield, who has been publisher of the Beacon Journal ince April 2001.

Moss was named to the position by David Black, president of Black Press Ltd. and its subsidiary Sound Publishing Holdings Inc., who will become the newspaper's owner on or about July 28.

Moss is vice president of sales and marketing for Media General, based in Richmond, Va. It is
the owner of 25 daily and 100 weekly newspapers. He has also been a publisher of newspapers
in California, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Michigan.

‘‘He has a good track record of growing revenue and circulation,’’ Crutchfield said this morning during a meeting with the Beacon Journal staff.

Crutchfield said he will stay at the Beacon Journal for another six weeks to ease the transition.

‘‘It's been good, and I thank you for it,’’ Crutchfield told staffers. ‘‘This is a perfect time for
me and a good thing for David Black.’’

Crutchfield said he plans to take some time off to relax and think about the next phase of his
life.

Moss, 51, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, will relocate to Akron with his wife,
Chris. The Mosses have six grown children.

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