Gregory Mees

Gregory Mees serves as the Deputy Managing Editor at The Minnesota Star Tribune since September 2013, overseeing all visual journalism operations, including design, graphics, photo, video, audio, and multiplatform editing teams. With a focus on digital-first and audience-centered workflows, Gregory has held various roles within the organization that contributed to significant newsroom transformations and initiatives. Gregory’s experience includes leadership in the Society for News Design, where efforts were made to modernize competitions, and a fellowship with the Media Transformation Challenge to advance digital transformation at the Star Tribune. Prior to these roles, Gregory held editorial positions at other notable publications, including The Denver Post and the Boston Globe Media, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Technical Communication from Colorado State University.