Lee Abrams Resigns From Tribune

Lee Abrams, the Tribune chief innovation officer who was suspended without pay on Wednesday for sending out a raunchy e-mail to employees, resigned Friday (Oct. 15).

Tribune, which reportedly accepted the resignation, declined comment.

A former Rock radio programmer, Abrams has made waves at the once-staid Tribune since he was hired by his radio crony Randy Michaels, CEO of Tribune. As chief innovation officer, he would send out weekly memos to inspire the troops, but this past Monday, he went too far.

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