Schurz Communications, Inc., is a Mishawaka, Indiana-based news and information company that consists of broadband and cable, newspaper publishing and digital media. Geographically, Schurz Communications has a presence in Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. It all began in 1872 when Alfred B. Miller and Elmer Crockett founded the South Bend, Ind. Th
e Tribune is still the flagship property and family members held Editor & Publisher positions there for five generations. Schurz newspapers have a long tradition of editorial excellence, technical innovation and a commitment to the highest standards for quality and excellence in journalism. The company emerged as a broadcast pioneer in 1922 with the launch of WGAZ Radio (now WSBT) in South Bend. WSBT Television began broadcasting in 1952. The first property acquisition was the Herald-Mail in Hagerstown, MD in 1960. Antietam Cable TV in Hagerstown was acquired in 1968. The first television acquisition was WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, VA in 1969. Our corporate executives and management personnel are: Scott C. Schurz, Sr., Chairman & Director; Todd F. Schurz, President and CEO & Director; Scott C. Schurz, Jr., Vice President of Human Resources and Administration & Director; Chris Dautel, Director of Strategic Planning and Corporate Development, Cory Bollinger, Vice President of Publishing; Michelle Wright, Vice President of Information Technology; Gesumino A. Agostino, CFO and Senior Vice President; Brian Lynch, Senior Vice President; JB Ozuna, Vice President of Digital; Melissa Lock, Director of Human Resources and Edgar Manriquez, Assistant Controller. Our companies put great emphasis on seeking the truth and sharing it with others. Our purpose is to provide a better understanding of the world so that our readers, viewers and users are more informed and can positively impact our communities and society.
