Bob Parks retires as publisher of Press-Republican

Bob Parks

Robert W. "Bob" Parks, longtime publisher of the Plattsburgh (N.Y.) Press-Republican, has retired after a four-decade career in the newspaper business.

Parks has served as publisher of the paper since 2000, leading it smartly into the digital era by introducing website and mobile phone platforms that have attracted audience from throughout the North Country and beyond.

"I am retiring from a very good newspaper," said Parks. "The Press-Republican serves a great community in print and online, and that's a tribute to the dedicated staff that takes its mission to heart to serve the community every day."

Robin Quillon, regional executive for Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc., parent company of the Press-Republican, praised Parks for his commitment to the community, noting that he has been active in several business and civic organizations as well as the newspaper industry.

"Bob Parks has built a reputation as a go-to leader in the community and at the Press-Republican," said Quillon. "We heartily applaud his contributions to both over the years."

Quillon said a search for Parks successor would begin immediately.

• Read this tribute in the Press-Republican