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Jamila Khalil

Publisher

Jamila Khalil is the publisher of the Sedalia Democrat and the Warrensburg Star-Journal, overseeing the papers' operations. She joined the Democrat staff in May 2023. Khalil has worked for a number of news organizations, including newspapers in St. Louis, Anchorage, Alaska, Los Angeles, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Kingman, Arizona, and most recently, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her roles ranged from account executive for national advertising customers to sales manager, advertising director, and publisher.

jamilak@sedaliademocrat.com
660-826-1000 ext. 1503

Nicole Cooke

Editor

Nicole Cooke is the editor for the Sedalia Democrat, overseeing all newsroom operations and assisting with news coverage of Sedalia and Pettis County. Nicole started as the Education Reporter in August 2013, switching to the city beat in May 2014. She was named editor in July 2017. She also became the editor of the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat purchased the weekly newspaper in 2020.

nicolec@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0138

Bryan Everson

Sports Editor

Bryan Everson is the sports editor for the Sedalia Democrat, covering games and sports features in Sedalia and Pettis County and surrounding areas. Bryan has been with the Democrat since October 2021. He worked for the Democrat as a sports reporter in 2017-18 before becoming the sports editor at another Phillips Media Group paper, the Marshfield Mail.

bryane@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0142

Faith Bemiss

Arts and Entertainment Reporter

Faith Bemiss is a reporter for the Sedalia Democrat, covering general assignment, art, food, entertainment and religion stories. Faith also handles the Democrat's community calendar and announcements. She has been with the Democrat since July 2013, but prior to being a full-time reporter she spent 16 years as a freelance writer for the paper.

fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0289

Chris Howell

City Reporter

Chris Howell is the city reporter for the Sedalia Democrat, covering local government, business and various city departments. He also assists with community event and feature coverage. Chris has been with the Democrat since February 2021.

chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0146

Nikki Monsees

Customer Service Manager

Nikki Monsees is the Customer Service Manager for the Sedalia Democrat. Nikki had been a Classified Advertising Advisor for seven years, and rejoined the Democrat in January 2013, assisting businesses in East Sedalia with their advertising needs. In October 2014, Nikki joined the Circulation Department as the department manager and most recently combined Circulation and Classifieds departments. She also oversees customer service for the Warrensburg Star-Journal, which the Democrat purchased in 2020. She will be happy to assist customers with any needs or concerns regarding newspaper delivery or classified ads.

nikkim@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0275

Linda Gosnell

Linda Gosnell has been with the Sedalia Democrat since July 1971 and began also working for the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat took over ownership in 2020. Contact Linda for any circulation concerns regarding your subscription or to place your classified ad.

Lindag@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0273

Celeste Forsman

Customer Service Clerk

Celeste Forsman has been with the Democrat since October 2018 and began also working for the Warrensburg Star-Journal when the Democrat took over ownership in 2020. Contact Celeste for any circulation concerns regarding your subscription or to place your classified ad.

celestek@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0272

Elaine Day

Sales Consultant

Elaine Day is a sales consultant for the Sedalia Democrat and the Plainsman. Elaine has worked for the Democrat since January 2023, helping customers in the Sedalia area with their print and digital advertising needs. 

elained@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0186

Tom Martin

Sales Consultant

Tom Martin is a sales consultant for the Sedalia Democrat and the Plainsman. Tom has worked in advertising since 1997, helping customers primarily in Henry and Johnson counties. 

tomm@sedaliademocrat.com
660-530-0149

Michele Newton

Advertising Assistant

Michele Newton is an Advertising Assistant for the Sedalia Democrat and the Plainsman. As a valued member of the sales team, Michele works with her team members to ensure the accuracy of their ads as well as working with house and national advertisers for all publications. Michele also assists the publisher in sales tracking and promotions. She has been with the Democrat since 2021. 

michelen@sedaliademocrat.com
660-826-1000 ext. 1507