Susan Patterson Plank

Susan Patterson Plank serves as the Director of Campaigns and Partnerships at Rebuild Local News since April 2025. Prior to this role, Susan held the position of Vice President of Public Notice Strategic Transformation at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK from September 2023 to April 2025, and served as Executive Director of the Iowa Newspaper Association from April 2016 to September 2023, focusing on strategic partnerships, legislative representation, and training within the newspaper industry. Earlier in Susan's career, significant positions included Sales and Marketing Director at Customized Newspaper Advertising and Vice President at The Des Moines Register, where strategic planning and marketing initiatives were prioritized. Additionally, Susan served as Director of E-Business Development at MidAmerican Energy. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Drake University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, with a focus on business and organizational psychology.