San Diego Biz Journal names new publisher

Randy C. Frisch has been named the new president and publisher of the San Diego Business Journal, according to a story post Monday on its site.

Outgoing president and publisher Armon Mills has accepted a position with J.H. Cohn LLP as the accounting firm’s regional director of practice development.

The paper is owned by a company that also operates the Los Angeles Business Journal, Orange County Business and San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

The story states, “At the same time, Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Reo Carr has been named vice president of corporate digital media and will be leading the development of the digital media product. Carr will continue his role as editor-in-chief of the San Diego Business Journal.”

Frisch served as vice president of operations and information technology for The San Diego Union-Tribune from 2006 to 2009. He was chief financial officer for the Union-Tribune from 2003 to 2006. He has held numerous executive roles in the newspaper business, including chief executive officer and chief operating officer, since 1981.

“Frisch has led newspaper companies ranging in size from $2 million in sales to more than $400 million in sales. He has worked for The Salt Lake Tribune and Tribune Publishing Co. of Idaho, with roles such as editorial page editor, advertising director and general manager.”

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