Judy Waldren, longtime office manager at the Intermountain Jewish News, is retiring after 27 years with the newspaper, it was announced this week by IJN Editor and Publisher Miriam Goldberg.
Waldren, previously an elementary teacher in Denver Public Schools, came to the IJN in 1984 as receptionist and circulation manager. She was later promoted to office manager due to her administrative skills and pleasant personality.
Waldren was instrumental in many developments and changes at the IJN during her tenure. She oversaw a major office remodel in 1984, a subsequent renovation in 2000 and the move from 1275 Sherman St., to the IJNs headquarters at 1177 Grant St. in 2005.
She helped lead the transition from a manual subscription system, typewriters and carbon paper to computerization of all departments, including in-house pre-press production of the weekly newspaper and three magazines a year.
As technology evolved over the years, Waldren re-educated herself to take advantage of advances in newspaper production and office administration.
During her 27 years at the IJN, Waldren developed relationships with many subscribers, advertisers, public trustee personnel, printers and post office employees.
Miriam Goldberg called Waldren a most valuable employee.
We will miss her she has been a shining light in the office. We wish Judy a happy retirement.
In retirement, Waldren looks forward to spending more time pursuing her hobbies of gardening and traveling, as well as taking classes, learning new skills and volunteering.
She will also be able to spend more time with her three children, their spouses and her eight grandchildren.
I will miss the many warm relationships I have gained during my 27 years at the IJN, Waldren said, and I am anticipating this next step in my life.
IJN Executive Editor Rabbi Goldberg announced that Michael Anuszewski has joined the IJN staff, assuming Waldrens production responsibilities.
Anuszewski, who grew up on Long Island, NY, pursued a design major at the State University of New York at Farmingdale. He began his career at a Manhattan advertising agency.
He followed family members to Denver in the early 1990s, and has worked at printers and publishers in the area, mainly in print production and prepress.
I was happy that I was given the opportunity to help the team effort of producing the Intermountain Jewish News for all of its readers, Anuszewski said.
Anuszewski lives in Highlands Ranch with his wife Liz. Together, they enjoy taking advantage of Colorados natural beauty through hiking and skiing.
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