Royce Miles, former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel executive, dies at 54

Royce Miles, a former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel government, died unexpectedly on April 3 at Aurora Medical Heart in Kenosha along with his household by his aspect, the Journal Sentinel stories. He was 54.

Miles moved via the manufacturing ranks on the newspaper, turning into the newspaper’s government vp and common supervisor, the No. 2 spot to the writer. He later held the title of Managing Director of Operations for Journal Media Group, Inc.

Miles was a part of the group that deliberate and helped absolutely open the Journal Sentinel‘s West Milwaukee printing plant in 2003. The plant will print its final papers subsequent month.

Miles gravitated to printing and graphic design whereas in highschool, and finally discovered his strategy to The Washington Put up, the place he began as a press operator trainee. He was a part of a program that enabled staff to pursue levels on the Rochester Institute of Know-how, the place he finally obtained his Bachelor of Science diploma. He went on to earn an Govt Grasp’s Diploma in Enterprise Administration from the College of Wisconsin-Madison.

George Stanley, editor of the Journal Sentinel, recalled Miles’ ardour for the job and his fellow employees.

“Royce helped lead the Journal Sentinel via a troublesome time of business transition along with his integrity, honesty and deep concern for our staff and for serving our neighborhood,” Stanley mentioned.

The funeral service was April 5, in Kenosha. Memorials to assist his grandson’s schooling could be appreciated.

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