Lisa Prophet is the new publisher of the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News.
The announcement was made Thursday following the retirement of Jim Coulter, who was publisher for 15 years.
Prophet brings a wealth of local community knowledge and newspaper experience to her new position, said Randy Blair, president of Black Press Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island Divisions.
“She has extensive experience in marketing and advertising communications, earning multiple marketing and community newspaper awards, both provincially and nationally, throughout her career.”
Prophet has been on many team initiatives within Black Press, as well as volunteering and involvement in community projects, locally and across the Lower Mainland.
Over the years, she has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for groups, including hospice, hospital foundations, minor hockey associations, as well as Rotary organizations, among others.
“Lisa specializes in working with the community, she is committed to family, community and career,” Blair said.
She lends her expertise to local organizations, businesses, community groups and non-profits.
“Lisa has proven to be an extremely dedicated employee – passionate, energetic, enthusiastic and committed to community newspapers and Black Press.”
Prophet takes pride in community involvement and plans to continue that tradition as publisher.
She will chair the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation Gala in October this year, amongst many other community commitments.
“I’m really excited about that.”
She also wants to continue the paper’s award-winning excellence in the community, as well as add a fresh approach.
“We are working with a changing community and adapting ourselves to reflect those changes, within the newspaper and online, it’s an exciting time to work in community newspapers,” she said.
“We are a reflection of two vibrant communities that we serve, and we want to continue to be that reflection.”
Prophet has been with Black Press since 2002, starting with the Tri-City News, then moving to the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News as advertising and creative services manager in 2013.
“Her advertising, marketing and managerial skills will benefit The News, the community newspaper industry and community,” Blair added.
Prophet has resided in Maple Ridge for 20 years, with her husband and two children.
She looks forward to continuing to build relationships within the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge communities for years to come.
