Pauls Valley Democrat names new general manager

Sara Fisher has been appointed general manager of the Pauls Valley (Okla.) Democrat.

Fisher is currently advertising director of the Democrat.  She will continue in that role, as well as serving as general manager.

Fisher will assume the duties and responsibilities of Lone' Beasley, who recently retired as publisher of the Democrat.

"It is truly an honor to become general manager of the Democrat," said Fisher. "I am totally committed to continuing our strong tradition of quality journalism and outstanding customer service."

"Sara has been an outstanding leader since she first joined the newspaper in 2008," said Steve McPhaul, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc., the paper's parent company. "We are very confident that she will continue to grow as an executive in her new role as general manager of the Pauls Valley Democrat."

Fisher has made Pauls Valley her home since 1992. She is involved in numerous community organizations and activities. She is married and has two children.