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Iwanna president and CEO Green laid off

Jason Sandford September 21, 2009

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

I just received this tip from loyal reader Hambone:

I also heard that Jeff Green is no longer with Iwanna

And I’ve just confirmed that information. Jeff Green, the former publisher at the Asheville Citizen-Times, is out.

The news is surprising. Back in February, Green was promoted to president and CEO of the Iwanna division of Fayette Publishing, which owns the weekly Iwanna newspaper, which is packed with classified advertising. This year, Iwanna has been going great guns with an improved Web site and an expansion into the far western counties of Western North Carolina, and into upstate South Carolina.

In September 2006, Green came to Asheville to replace former Citizen-Times Publisher Virgil Smith, who had helmed the newspaper for 10 years. Green has worked in marketing and advertising for the Honulu Advertiser, and did the same at The Journal in Winston-Salem, the Washington Times and for Madison Newspapers in Wisconsin.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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still listed on the Iwanna site... September 23, 2009

Just thought I’d share this…it still lists Green on board:

: http://www.ashevilleiwanna.com/aboutus.aspx

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Ash September 22, 2009

Unbelievable, i don’t know who will be taking over.

where’s he – as far as i know, Yenne is still working for Iwanna.

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where's he gone? September 22, 2009

and what about the other former AC-Ter John Yenne? Is he still there, Ash?

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former CTer September 22, 2009

It doesn’t take long to catch up with him does it? Not a surprise to anyone who has worked for him.

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Sally Mo Mally September 22, 2009

Strike two,,,,

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Unbelievable September 21, 2009

WOW! Who is taking over as president?

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