ONTARIO, OR - Joe Rodriguez, 63, was named Circulation Director of the Argus Observer Tuesday.

Rodriguez has filled the Circulation Director on an interim basis after former circulation director Tom Hooton departed.

“I want to thank the Argus for giving me this opportunity. I truly believe it will be a challenge but I'm looking forward to that challenge,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez has worked for the Argus for 14 years as the assistant circulation manager.

Before that, he worked for the state of Oregon.

“If you want to know about your city, then the Argus is the place to get information,” Rodriguez said.

“I'm very pleased Joe has accepted this position. His history working with the Argus brings valuable knowledge to the circulation director position,” Argus Observer Publisher John Dillon said.