FAIRWAY NAMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER
IN RALEIGH
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Paul G. Hickman has
been named general manager of the Triangle East branch of Fairway
Outdoor Advertising, a division of Morris Communications. The
announcement was made today by William S. Morris IV, president
of the parent company.
Triangle East, Fairway's largest branch,
serves 35 counties in Eastern North Carolina and includes the
Durham, Raleigh and Wilmington metropolitan areas.
Hickman, a graduate of the University
of Oklahoma, most recently served as director of real estate
for the Oklahoma division of Clear Channel Outdoor. Prior to
that, he was co-owner and president of Oklahoma Outdoor Advertising.
"Paul has a strong background in
outdoor advertising operations and brings us a wealth of experience
in sales and sales management," said President Morris.
"He will be an excellent addition to our team of professionals
in North Carolina."
Mark Moyer, president of Fairway, added,
"We think Paul's skills and experience are an ideal match
for the Triangle East branch, one of our most dynamic and important
markets."
Fairway Outdoor Advertising, formerly
Naegele Outdoor Advertising, was purchased by Morris Communications
in 1985 and became a division under the Morris corporate banner.
Headquartered in Augusta, Fairway has branches in four additional
states.
Morris Communications is a privately
held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper
and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting,
book publishing and distribution, and online services. For more
information, visit www.morris.com.