TH Media and Woodward Community Media hired Todd Benz as its new director of sales.

Benz will oversee advertising, marketing, audience development and distribution for TH Media and the Telegraph Herald while also supporting sales and marketing efforts for Woodward Community Media’s weekly publications in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.

Benz’s media background includes leadership positions for Adams Publishing Group, Gatehouse Media, Gannett and McClatchy Company. Most recently Benz was the publisher of Lima News in Lima, Ohio.

“We are excited to have Todd join our team,” said TH Media Associate Publisher Mike Fortman. “He brings a tremendous amount of experience in advertising sales, subscription development, marketing and distribution. We look forward to having him help us lead our transition to a digital-first media company.”