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Phillip Morris // Opinion Editor and Vice President
Before his role at the Star Tribune, Morris’ distinguished career is highlighted by nearly 30 years at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio where he served as a longtime editorial writer and metro columnist. Twice a Pulitzer Prize finalist in the category of commentary, Morris has won a variety of awards and honors. They include the Robert J. McGruder Diversity in Media Distinguished Leadership Award from Kent State University, the Distinguished Writing Award for Commentary from the American Society of News Editors, a Salute to Excellence Winner from the National Association of Black Journalists and multiple National Headliner Awards.
In addition to a long journalism career in Ohio, Morris wrote several magazine pieces as a contributing writer for National Geographic Magazine about race relations in America following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. He also authored cover stories on the COVID-19 pandemic and the death penalty.
Management Team
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Steve Grove
CEO, Publisher and Board Member
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Suki Dardarian
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Senior Vice President, Operations
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Phillip Morris
Opinion Editor and Vice President
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Paul Kasbohm
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Maria Reeve
Managing Editor and VP
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Harpreet Kaur Sandhawalia
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Raul Vazquez
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Chad Wagner
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Eric Wieffering
Managing Editor and VP
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Mary Mayer
SVP, Consumer Growth
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Board of Directors
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Steve Grove
CEO, Publisher and Board Member
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Christine Fruechte
CEO, Colle McVoy, Board Chair
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Glen Taylor
Chairman and Founder, Taylor Corp., Board Member
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Leigh Hart
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Channon Lemon
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Scott Burns
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