Jennifer A. Wood has been named publisher of the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis.

Lee Enterprises Vice President-Publishing and Publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Kevin Mowbray made the announcement Tuesday.

"Jen combines a wealth of experience with energy and enthusiasm," Mowbray said. "She is active and engaged in the community both professionally and personally, and that commitment will now benefit readers and advertisers as she leads the Journals."

Wood, born and raised in Ste. Genevieve, is a native to the region and lives in Webster Groves. She has served as senior vice president of advertising since 2010 and vice president of retail and national advertising for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch since 2001. Prior to the Post-Dispatch, Wood was director of product development at the Kansas City Star in Kansas City, Mo.

"I'm thrilled with the opportunity and look forward to working with the various communities the Suburban Journals and our niche media products proudly serve," Wood said.

Wood is replacing Dave Bundy, who has been named editor of the Lincoln Journal Star in Lincoln, Neb.

The Suburban Journal operation encompasses the Journals' publications and website along with a variety of niche media products.

The Suburban Journals, along with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, are owned by Lee Enterprises, publisher of 48 daily newspapers and websites and 300 weekly and specialty publications in 23 states.