Kent Eymann has been a longtime stalwart on behalf of Wisconsin newspapers and a devoted supporter of the industry.
After a string with a group of community newspapers in his home state of Iowa, Eymann began his Wisconsin newspaper career in 1992 as advertising director for the Beloit Daily News. Two years later, he was promoted to publisher — a role he served in for 25 years before retiring in July 2019.
During his time at the Daily News, Eymann was instrumental in shepherding the newspaper through tremendous periods of change within the industry. He became a leader and pioneer in the world of digital publishing, and under his leadership, the Daily News was the first daily newspaper in Wisconsin to have a website with live local news updated every day.
Eymann also lent his leadership skills to the statewide newspaper industry. He was an active and devoted member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, serving on the WNA Board of Directors from 2006 to 2015. During his term as president in 2013, Eymann spearheaded an effort to engage up-and-comers within the industry through the WNA Future Headliners program. Since his presidency, 15 young journalists have been recognized for their achievements.
Eymann’s retirement in 2019 followed a career overflowing with accomplishments as a tireless innovator, courageous leader and a defender of the truth.
