Kate Herman has been named publisher of the Nashville Business Journal, according to a story posted on the paper’s Web site. She replaces Bill McMeekin, who has resigned.
Herman has been with The Milwaukee Business Journal for 12 years, serving as an advertising account representative for six years and ad director for another six years. Both papers are owned by Charlotte, N.C.-based American City Business Journals Inc.
Herman, 36, grew up in Hartford, Wis., a small town 45 minutes outside of Milwaukee. She attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and majored in Elementary Education. She and her husband, Matthew, have three children, ages 11, 9 and 7. Her promotion is effective July 1.