Five Executives Promoted at Universal Press

By: E&P Staff Universal Press Syndicate has named one new vice president, two assistant vice presidents, and two directors.

Sue Roush will become a vice president of the syndicate, Kathie Kerr assistant vice president/communications, Cathy Kirkland assistant vice president/digital services, Christina Craver director/creative projects, and Sarah DeCoursey director/licensing.

Roush, a 25-year veteran of Universal, will remain managing editor while taking on additional administrative and supervisory duties.

"Sue has been a steady and insightful hand as the syndicate has grown," Universal President and Editor Lee Salem said in a statement. "We are confident that her greater involvement will enhance future growth."

Kerr joined Universal in 1998. She's in charge of the company's internal and external marketing materials and media relations.

Kirkland joined Andrews McMeel Publishing (a sister division to Universal) in 1993, and moved to the syndicate five years later.

Craver, a 16-year veteran of the company, was formerly manager of creative projects and continues to be responsible for Universal's marketing materials.

DeCoursey started with Universal last year as manager of marketing.