Alex Barta takes over as CEO at Mullen Newspaper Company

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Alex Barta was announced as the new chief executive officer of Mullen Newspaper Company on May 17.

Barta was the director of operations for Mullen Newspaper’s Idaho publications based in St. Maries, Idaho.

Outgoing CEO, and company founder, Jesse Mullen will remain with Mullen Newspapers in a limited new role prioritizing the company’s future growth.

“Alex has proven with our Idaho operations that he is a competent news executive by growing his publications nearly 20 percent in the last two years with print advertising revenue,” Jesse Mullen said. “His print-focused sales efforts revitalized his operation and his passion for the work is inspiring.”

Chief Operating Officer and Mullen Newspaper Company co-owner, Lloyd Mullen, will remain the COO.

“Alex is a natural leader,” Lloyd Mullen said. “He’s worked from the ground up in the newspaper industry from an ad rep heading door to door making cold calls to a publisher growing a solid team for his community newspaper.

“He’s the guy you want in your corner, and we’re lucky enough to have him in ours.”

Barta will remain in St. Maries, Idaho, where he lives with his wife and children.

Mullen Newspaper Company manages 20 print newspapers in six Western states. More information can be found at mullennewspapers.com.