Management ChangeApr 24, 2026, 04:02 PM
Lee Enterprises Appoints Nathan Bekke as CEO, Josh Rinehults as CFO
AI Summary
Lee Enterprises, Inc. has permanently appointed Nathan Bekke as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Josh Rinehults as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Both executives had been serving in interim capacities since February 2026, following the company's strategic investment. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointments after a comprehensive nationwide search, expressing confidence in their leadership, industry expertise, and vision for long-term growth and shareholder value.
Key Highlights
- Nathan Bekke appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
- Josh Rinehults appointed Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
- Both served in interim roles since February 2026.
- Appointments were unanimously approved by the Board of Directors.
- Bekke joined the company in 1988, Rinehults in 2020.