I'll make this short and sweet.
I worked with Felipa for a time at Channel 9 KTSM. I worked with David for a longer spell at the El Paso Times.
They have expertise, experience, and knowledge of El Paso.
Here is the news release on Crowder:
February 26, 2008 –Investigative reporter David Crowder will join forces with Editor Sito Negron and Editor in Chief Lisa Degliantoni at the helm of Newspaper Tree mid-March. Crowder will bring over 28 years of investigative reporting experience to El Paso Media Group and will write and report on El Paso issues for all the publications.
According to EPMG Publisher and President, Keith Mahar, Crowder will bring “the investigative reporting skills to break news and produce smart news and our readers are hungry for it. By attracting reporters like Crowder, we are in position to do great things in news.”
Here is the news release on Solis:
February 21, 2008 -- El Paso Media Group is thrilled to announce that Felipa Solis has been hired as a Consultant. Solis left KTSM Newschannel 9 in 2007 to form Solis Media Group, a media-consulting firm.
"Adding an icon like Felipa Solis to our team means so much to our young company. I am excited for Felipa's energy and drive and I think she will make a strong addition to our team," says publisher Keith Mahar.
According to Lisa Degliantoni, Editor in Chief for El Paso Media Group, Solis will serve as Culture Editor and spokesperson for the publication. "We need someone with institutional knowledge of Arts & Culture, and Felipa's connections and industry-savvy are unmatched in this market."
I am very excited about the possibilities. I know our readers are, as well.
As always, thanks for reading. And check back often.
