STAFF BIOS

Steve Kinderman


Steve Kinderman, a native of Eau Claire, has been Photo Director of The Eau Claire Press Company since 1985. In the 10 years prior to 1985, he worked as a reporter and copy editor for the Leader-Telegram and as assistant editor of the Country Today.

Contact at 715-833-9217 or steve.kinderman @ ecpc.com

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Dan Reiland


Dan Reiland, a photojournalism graduate of Winona State University, has been a staff photographer for the Leader-Telegram since 1986, where he began his career as a summer intern. Reiland is a native of Rochester, Minn.

Contact at 715-833-9217 or dan.reiland @ ecpc.com

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Shane Opatz


Shane Opatz, a staff photographer since 1998, joined the Leader-Telegram from Southwest Suburban Publishing, based out of Shakopee, Minn., where he worked as a photojournalist for seven suburban newspapers. Opatz is a graduate of St. Cloud State University.

Contact at 715-833-9217 or shane.opatz @ ecpc.com

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Andi Stempniak


Andi Stempniak joined the Leader-Telegram in October of 2000 from the Marshfield News Herald, where she worked after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in journalism and art.

Contact at 715-833-9217 or andi.stempniak @ ecpc.com

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