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	Nathan Goodwin / Publisher Nathan directs the daily operations of the paper, developing policies and strategies that influence the overall direction of the Star. He and his management team work with a mutual goal in mind to produce the best Newspaper possible, day in and day out. An Elizabethton native, Nathan graduated from Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University. He received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, Birmingham AL, and practiced with a local firm before joining the Star in November 2007. Contact: ngoodwin@starhq.com
	Patsy Johnson / Assistant to the Publisher Responsibilities at the Star: Patsy serves as executive secretary to the Publisher and as an administrative assistant. She also serves management as a liaison to the various departments of the paper, assisting in the daily operation of the newspaper. Contact: pjohnson@starhq.com Phone: 423-297-9065
	Nathan O'Dell / Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities at the Star: Nathan supervises all daily financial affairs of Elizabethton Newspapers. He also directly oversees all employees in the Accounting Department and Classified Department, Network Controller and Personnel Manager. Contact: nodell@starhq.com Phone: 423-297-9047
	Kristina Blackburn / Human Resources and Accounting Responsibilities at the Star: Kristina plans and administers policies relating to all human resource activity. Her responsibilities includes payroll, accounts payable and various other accounting functions. Contact: kblackburn@starhq.com Phone: 423-297-9050
	Kathy Hicks / Accounts Receivable Manager Responsibilities at the Star: Kathy maintains account receivable records and various other accounting functions. Contact: khicks@starhq.com Phone: 423-297-9051
	Judy Guinn / Accounting Responsibilities at the Star: Judy conducts various general accounting functions. Contact: jguinn@starhq.com Phone: 423-297-9052
	Judy Thompson / NIE Responsibilities at the Star: Judy directs and coordinates the placement of the newspaper in school classrooms and obtains news and photos of school events for publication. Contact: jthompson@starhq.com Phone: 423-542-4151