Grace Ryan
Executive Editor Assistant 253-597-8632
grace.ryan@thenewstribune.com

Karen Peterson
Managing Editor 253-597-8738
karen.peterson@thenewstribune.com

Dale Phelps
Deputy Managing Editor 253-597-8681
dale.phelps@thenewstribune.com

Shelly Wiseman
Budget Analyst 253-597-8257
shelly.wiseman@thenewstribune.com

Crime & Breaking News
Covers any news that breaks during the day or night plus Pierce County law enforcement agencies and courts.

Randy McCarthy
Team Leader 253-597-8277
randy.mccarthy@thenewstribune.com  

Jeff Standaert
Team Leader 253-597-8354
jeff.standaert@thenewstribune.com

Stacey Mulick
Cops 253-597-8268
stacey.mulick@thenewstribune.com

Sean Robinson
Day general assignment 253-597-8486
sean.robinson@thenewstribune.com

Rob Carson
Day general assignment 253-597-8693
rob.carson@thenewstribune.com

Adam Lynn
Pierce County courts 253-597-8644
adam.lynn@thenewstribune.com

Ian Demsky
Crime, breaking news reporter 253-597-8872
ian.demsky@thenewstribune.com

Central Team
Covers education and local school districts, the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities, Metro Parks and Tacoma neighborhoods.

John Henrikson
Central Team Leader 253-597-8651
john.henrikson@thenewstribune.com

Kathleen Merryman
Columnist 253-597-8677
kathleen.merryman@thenewstribune.com

Jason Hagey
City of Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities 253-597-8542
jason.hagey@thenewstribune.com

Kris Sherman
City of Tacoma, Tacoma neighborhoods, Metro Parks 253-597-8659
kris.sherman@thenewstribune.com

Debby Abe
Tacoma, Clover Park, University Place, Peninsula, North Thurston and Steilacoom schools 253-597-8694
debby.abe@thenewstribune.com

Scott Fontaine
Tacoma 253-320-4758
scott.fontaine@thenewstribune.com

Public Life
Covers federal, state and Pierce County government, as well as politics and the environment.

Hunter George
Team Leader 253-597-8530
hunter.george@thenewstribune.com

Peter Callaghan
Columnist 253-597-8657
peter.callaghan@thenewstribune.com

Les Blumenthal
D.C. Bureau 202-383-0008
lblumenthal@mcclatchydc.com

Susan Gordon
Environment/natural resources 253-597-8756
susan.gordon@thenewstribune.com

Joe Turner
State government/transportation 253-597-8436
joe.turner@thenewstribune.com

Dave Wickert
Pierce County, traffic 253-274-7341
david.wickert@thenewstribune.com

Matt Misterek
Suburban Team Leader 253-597-8472
matt.misterek@thenewstribune.com

Melissa Santos
Puyallup, South Hill, Orting, Parkland, Spanaway, Frederickson, Graham, Eatonville, Roy, Ashford and Elbe 253-597-8633
melissa.santos@thenewstribune.com

Mike Gilbert
Military 253-597-8921
mike.gilbert@thenewstribune.com

Steve Maynard
South King/Religion 253-597-8647
steve.maynard@thenewstribune.com

Brent Champaco
University Place, Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula 253-597-8653
brent.champaco@thenewstribune.com

Mike Archbold
Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps, Sumner and Auburn 253-597-8692
mike.archbold@thenewstribune.com

Sports Team

Paul Miller
Team Leader 253-597-8689
paul.miller@thenewstribune.com

Rob Wieman
Team Leader 253-597-8512
rob.wieman@thenewstribune.com

Darrin Beene
Washington State 253-597-8656
darrin.beene@thenewstribune.com

Dave Boling
Columnist 253-597-8440
dave.boling@thenewstribune.com

John McGrath
Columnist 253-552-7000 x6154

Don Ruiz
University of Washington 253-597-8808
don.ruiz@thenewstribune.com

Frank Hughes
Seahawks 253-552-7000 x6120
frank.hughes@thenewstribune.com

Larry LaRue
Mariners/MLB 253-552-7000 x6233
larry.larue@thenewstribune.com

Todd Milles
Golf, Auto Racing 253-597-8442
todd.milles@thenewstribune.com

Arnold Lytle
Copy Desk 253-597-8261
arnold.lytle@thenewstribune.com

Dusty Lane
Copy Desk 253-552-7000 x6189
dusty.lane@thenewstribune.com

Scott Oberstaller
Copy Desk 253-552-7000 x6034
scott.oberstaller@thenewstribune.com

Bill Schey
Copy Desk 253-597-8685
bill.schey@thenewstribune.com

Victor Yoshida
Copy Desk chief 253-597-8441
victor.yoshida@thenewstribune.com

Liz Wishaw
Sports Desiginer 253-597-8516
liz.wishaw@thenewstribune.com

Eric Williams
Sonics/NBA (253) 597-8437
eric.williams@thenewstribune.com

Ryan Divish
Mariners (253) 597-8483
ryan.divish@thenewstribune.com

Doug Pacey
High school sports 253-597-8271
doug.pacey@thenewstribune.com

Jonathan Smith
Scoreboard 253-597-8671
jonathan.smith@thenewstribune.com

Interactive News
Manages and maintains thenewstribune.com and related web sites, develops new digital content and applications.

Mark Briggs
Assistant Managing Editor - Interactive 253-597-8567
mark.briggs@thenewstribune.com

Laura Gentry
Producer 253-274-7388
laura.gentry@thenewstribune.com

Aaron Ritchey
Programmer 253-597-6029
aaron.ritchey@thenewstribune.com

Business
Focuses on the Puget Sound economy, consumer issues, personal finance local businesses, banking, real estate, retail, technology and other business matters.

Marce Edwards
Team leader 253-597-8638
marcelene.edwards@thenewstribune.com

C.R. Roberts
Personal finance, banking, small business 253-597-8535
c.r.roberts@thenewstribune.com

John Gillie
Aerospace, Boeing, Sea-Tac Airport 253-597-8663
john.gillie@thenewstribune.com

Dan Voelpel
Business Columnist 253-597-8785
dan.voelpel@thenewstribune.com

Kelly Kearsley
International trade 253-597-8573
kelly.kearsley@thenewstribune.com

Devona Wells
Real estate, consumer 253-597-8652
devona.wells@thenewstribune.com

SoundLife Team
Covers Movies, Pop Culture, Music, Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationships, Outdoor, Health, TV, Radio, the Arts, Restaurants and General Features.

Norma Martin
Assistant Managing Editor - Features 253-274-7380
norma.martin@thenewstribune.com

Sue Kidd
Assistant Features Editor 253-597-8270
sue.kidd@thenewstribune.com

Craig Sailor
Assistant Features Editor 253-597-8541
craig.sailor@thenewstribune.com

Soren Andersen
Movies 253-552-7000 x6235
soren.andersen@thenewstribune.com

Debbie Cafazzo
Family/relationships 253-597-8635
debbie.cafazzo@thenewstribune.com

Niki Sullivan
Lifestyle reporter 253-597-8568
niki.sullivan@thenewstribune.com

Ernest Jasmin
Pop Music writer 253-274-7389
ernest.jasmin@thenewstribune.com

Craig Hill
Outdoor writer 253-597-8497
craig.hill@thenewstribune.com

Bill Hutchens
Pop culture 253-597-8460
bill.hutchens@thenewstribune.com

Jeff Mayor
Adventure 253-597-8640
jeff.mayor@thenewstribune.com

Rosemary Ponnekanti
Arts Reporter 253-597-8568
rosemary.ponnekanti@thenewstribune.com

Photo Team

Jeremy Harrison
Photo editor 253-597-8365
jeremy.harrison@thenewstribune.com

Casey Madison
Electronic picture editor 253-597-8402
casey.madison@thenewstribune.com

Louie Balukoff
Electronic picture editor 253-597-8365
louie.balukoff@thenewstribune.com

Russ Carmack
Photographer 253-552-7000 x6147
russ.carmack@thenewstribune.com

Peter Haley
Photographer 253-552-7000 x6172
peter.haley@thenewstribune.com

Janet Jensen
Photographer 253-552-7000 x6172
janet.jensen@thenewstribune.com

Dean Koepfler
Photographer 253-552-7000 x6173
dean.koepfler@thenewstribune.com

Drew Perine
Photographer 253-552-7000 x6174
drew.perine@thenewstribune.com

Lui Wong
Photographer 253-552-7000 x6173
lui.wong@thenewstribune.com

Joe Barrentine
Visual Media Producer 253-552-7000 x6147
joe.barrentine@thenewstribune.com

Editing & Presentation
Copy Editors are responsible for final editing of stories, writing cutlines and headlines, and checking factual material. Includes staff-generated stories and news and features we get from wire services. Page Designers decide how pages will look, based on how best to present information to readers.

David Montesino
Assistant Managing Editor for Visuals 253-597-8265
david.montesino@thenewstribune.com

Carmen Dybdahl
Design Team Leader 253-597-8198
carmen.dybdahl@thenewstribune.com

Jim Kresse
Editing Team Leader 253-597-8443
jim.kresse@thenewstribune.com

Rick Arthur
Copy editor 253-552-7000 x6906
rick.arthur@thenewstribune.com

Kathleen Cooper
Wire editor 253-597-8546
kathleen.cooper@thenewstribune.com

Cole Cosgrove
Copy editor 253-597-8267
cole.cosgrove@thenewstribune.com

Kelly Davenport
Copy editor 253-597-8742
kelly.davenport@thenewstribune.com

Bruce Drysdale
Copy Editor 253-597-8666
bruce.drysdale@thenewstribune.com

John Ellingson
Page Designer 253-597-8665
john.ellingson@thenewstribune.com

Scott Hansen
Page Designer 253-597-8364
scott.hansen@thenewstribune.com

Pat McCoid
Page Designer 253-597-8272
pat.mccoid@thenewstribune.com

Kate McEntee
Copy Editor 253-597-8606
kate.mcentee@thenewstribune.com

Rick Nelson
Copy Editor 253-597-8672
rick.nelson@thenewstribune.com

Jonathan Nesvig
Wire Editor 253-552-7000 x6118
jonathan.nesvig@thenewstribune.com

Nancy Nilles
Page designer 253-597-8351
nancy.nilles@thenewstribune.com

Liz Shaw
Page designer 253-597-8544
liz.shaw@thenewstribune.com

Janice Smith
Copy Editor 253-597-8543
janice.smith@thenewstribune.com

Rebecca Young
Copy Editor 253-552-7000 x6117
rebecca.young@thenewstribune.com

Art & Graphics
Develops informational graphics and illustrations.

Fred Matamoros
Artist 253-552-7000 x6044
fred.matamoros@thenewstribune.com

Editorial Assistants
Provide administrative support for the newsroom.

Mary Anderson
Team Leader, Entertainment Listings 253-597-8673
mary.anderson@thenewstribune.com

Terri Bell
Vitals,Op-Ed 253-597-8532
terri.bell@thenewstribune.com