William Southern

William Southern is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the newspaper industry, currently serving as the Director of Finance for the Newspaper Division at Block Communications, Inc. since April 2017. Southern's career includes notable leadership roles such as President & General Manager of The Blade, where responsibilities encompassed comprehensive business management, and previous positions at The Toledo Blade focusing on finance and information technology. Southern has held various financial management and strategic planning roles at prominent organizations including MediaNews Group and Journal Register Company, contributing to significant operational oversight and financial analysis. An alumnus of The University of Kansas, Southern holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Business Administration.