Garden City, NY — Richner Communications, Inc. (RCI), has appointed Brian Corcoran as its new chief financial officer.
In this role, Corcoran will lead RCI’s finance and accounting functions.
RCI is one of the largest local media groups in the Northeast and a third-generation, family-owned media company based in Garden City, New York. The company publishes 27 weekly newspapers across New York, including its flagship Long Island Herald and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press, to bring meaningful local news coverage to over 80 unique communities. Additionally, RCI’s sister company, Richner Printing LLC, ranks among the region’s largest commercial printers, producing periodicals and direct mail campaigns for hundreds of third-party brands each year.
Corcoran most recently served as senior finance director at Lee Enterprises, Inc., where he managed the finances of 75 local news properties for the publicly traded organization. Previously, he served as president and publisher of one of Lee's premier news brands, The Post-Star in Glens Falls, New York.
“We are excited to welcome Brian to Richner Communications,” said Zachary Richner, director of RCI. “Brian will be an integral part of our leadership team as we double down on building a top-tier local news organization.”
Stuart Richner, CEO of RCI, said, “Brian brings decades of relevant experience to Richner Communications. We know his expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our organization. I also want to thank Joanne Harras, who has served as our CFO since 2019, for her leadership and dedication. Our company is stronger because of Joanne.”
Corcoran said, “I have long admired Richner Communications and what the company stands for. The Richner family’s commitment to local journalism is unmatched, and I look forward to contributing to the organization and the communities it serves.”
About Richner Communications, Inc.:
Richner Communications, Inc. ("RCI"), is a third-generation, family-owned local media company headquartered in Garden City, New York. Founded in 1964, the company publishes 27 weekly newspapers, including the Long Island Herald and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press, serving over 80 communities across Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area. RCI is a nationally recognized leader in industry advocacy and spearheaded New York's groundbreaking Empire State Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program. RCI's sister company, Richner Printing LLC, is one of the region’s largest commercial printers, providing printing and production services to community newspapers, periodicals and direct mail campaigns.
