“We are pleased that Devin has joined the Journal Tribune team,” George Sample, CEO of Sample News Group, parent company of the Journal Tribune, said. “He comes with great experience and a youthful exuberance to take the Journal Tribune into a new era.”
Hamilton comes from Community Media Group, where he was publisher of The Courier-Express and related publications in central Pennsylvania. Hamilton previously served as publisher of The Madison Press in central Ohio. He has worked for the Times Publishing Co. in Erie, Pennsylvania and Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. in various roles. In 2011, Hamilton was named to Editor and Publisher’s Top 25 under 35.
“He will be able to lead a balance of print and digital initiatives that will greatly serve our readers and advertisers in York County.” added Sample.
“I’m excited to work with such a great staff,” said Hamilton. “This area offers a tremendous amount of quality communities and activities that drew my family here.”
Hamilton and Kristen, his wife of nearly 18 years, have three daughters. They reside in Biddeford.
“Together, we will transform the Journal Tribune and it’s related products to better serve the readers, online users and businesses here in York County,” Hamilton said.
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