Dean Ridings

Dean Ridings has extensive work experience in the media industry. Dean most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of America's Newspapers starting in November 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of President & CEO at Intersect Media Solutions/Florida Press Association from June 1997 to November 2019. Dean also worked as the Vice President / Group Publisher at Republic Newspapers from December 1989 to June 1997. Before entering the newspaper industry, they served as the Publisher at Fackelman Newspapers from October 1985 to December 1989. Dean began their career as the Marketing Director at Peoples First Community Bank from February 1985 to September 1985.

Dean Ridings has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Flagler College. Dean also holds an Associate's Degree in General Studies from Tallahassee Community College. In 2020, they obtained a Certificate in the Disruptive Leadership Program from Stetson University. Additionally, Dean Ridings is a Certified Association Executive, which they obtained in June 2004 from the American Society of Association Executives. There is no information available about their education at United World College of Southeast Asia.