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Joyce Jenereaux named president of Detroit Media Partnership

President of the Detroit Media Partnership, which conducts the business operations of the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News.

Background: Born and raised in northwest Detroit. Educated at Eastern Michigan University (degree in business administration).

Personal: Single, age 57, two adult children, one granddaughter. Avid runner and practitioner of yoga.

Quote: "I am not a believer that print will ever go away. I think there's room for every different platform and every different way we disseminate information."

Growing up in a big household in northwest Detroit, Joyce Jenereaux recalled Tuesday, there was always a newspaper in her home, and later, when she had her own family, the tradition continued.

"I grew up reading the newspapers," said Jenereaux, the new president of the Detroit Media Partnership. "One of my brothers was a newspaper carrier. ... We've always had newspapers, never been without newspapers."

Now Jenereaux takes over the top executive job at the partnership, which conducts the business operations of the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News. Gannett, which owns the Free Press, named her to the top position Tuesday to succeed Susie Ellwood, now executive vice president and general manager of USA TODAY.

Jenereaux, 57, was executive vice president of the media partnership under Ellwood. Since joining the organization in 1990, she has held various positions, including financial reporting manager, assistant controller, controller, vice president and senior vice president of finance.

With David Hunke (now USA TODAY publisher and president), Ellwood and Free Press Editor and Publisher Paul Anger, Jenereaux helped frame Detroit's new publishing model -- which emphasizes digital delivery of news and information as well as publishing newspapers every day.

On Tuesday, Jenereaux recalled how she was hired after answering a classified ad and how her original ambition was to become a senior financial analyst.

"It was not totally clear to me 21 years ago where I'd eventually get to -- I'm totally happy," she said.

In an e-mail announcement to Detroit staffers, Hunke praised Jenereaux's long experience.

"Joyce has more than 20 years of experience leading and guiding this company," said Hunke, who led the media partnership and the Free Press before going to USA TODAY in 2009. "Joyce played an integral role shaping strategy and outlining a plan for the future. She will no doubt continue the tradition of innovative thinking that has become the norm for Detroit.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS | Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and ...

Franklin junior hoops

The Livonia Franklin junior boys and girls basketball camp (incoming grades 1-3) will be from 9-10:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday, July 11-14, at the high school.

Pre-registration cost (by June 30) is $50 (includes T-shirt and ball). Walk-up registration is $60.

For more information, e-mail franklinbball@gmail.com .

Churchill volleyball

The Livonia Churchill volleyball skills camp will be from 8:15-10:45 a.m. (entering grades 10-12) and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (entering grades 7-9), Monday through Friday, June 20-24, and Monday-Tuesday, June 27-28, at the high school.

The fee is $89 (if registered by June 1) or $99 (late fee).

For more information, e-mail coach Mark Grenier at mgrenier@livoniapublicschools.org ; or call (734) 355-8138.

Churchill baseball

Livonia Churchill will stage a baseball camp for boys ages 7 (before Sept. 1) through 14 from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Wednesday, June 20-22, at the high school field.

The cost is $55 (includes T-shirt if registered by June 1) or $55 (after June 1).

For more information, e-mail Ron Targosz at rtargosz@livoniapublicschools.org ; or call the Churchill varsity coach at (734) 542-6844 (home) or (734) 502-4419 (cell).

Churchill softball

The Livonia Churchill Chargers summer girls softball camp (entering grades 3-8) will be from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Wednesday, June 20-22, at the high school fieldhouse.

The cost is $75 (if registered by June 1) or $80 (late fee).

For more information, e-mail Churchill coach Steve Gentilia at stebbie@woway.com ; or call (734) 776-1716.

MYAA Football Champs

The Michigan Youth Athletic Association will host its fourth annual Football Champ camp for incoming grades 2-9, Monday through Wednesday, June 27-29, at Livonia Churchill High School.

Catholic Youth Organization coaches from St. Edith, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Michael, Our Lady of Good Counsel will be joined by Livonia Junior Athletic League, Northville youth, local high school and Popp's QB Tutor to instruct all positions.

For more information, visit www.miyaa.or ; or e-mail info@miyaa.or .

Stevenson boys hoops

The Livonia Stevenson boys basketball camp (incoming grades 4-9) will be from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday through Thursday, June 20-24, at the high school fieldhouse.

The fee is $80. The cost is $75 (with no shirt through the first day of camp).

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