Monday, January 03, 2011 7:28 PM
The Los Angeles Press Club announces the results of its December election for the 2011 Board of Directors.
Newly elected are Tony Castro, Daily News; Eric Leonard, KFI News; Martha Sarabia, La Opinion and Sharon Waxman, The Wrap. Incumbents reelected are:John Amato, Crooks&Liars; Diana Ljungaeus, international journalist and Jon Regardie, Downtown News.
Continuing board members are Beth Barrett, investigative reporter; Jane Engle, LA Times; Rory Johnston, freelance; Fred Mamoun, KNBC-4 News, Will Lewis, KCRW emeritus; Jill Stewart, LA Weekly and Chris Woodyard, USA Today.
“The incoming board represents all news platforms-the legacy media and the Internet,” said current Club president, Will Lewis. “And with the election of Ms. Sarabria, we’ve added the Spanish language press.”
The board will elect a new slate of officers at its January 18th meeting.
Only members who are fulltime journalists participate in the annual election. Active members also approved changes in the Club’s bylaws designed to streamline board governance.
