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Executive Management

John E. Featherston, Founder, CEO & Publisher

John Featherston founded RISMedia in 1980 as the residential real estate industry premier source for news and information to the residential real estate, relocation and home services industries. Under Featherston’s leadership, RISMedia has become the leading media organization for breaking news and analysis as well as educational and networking events and marketing and branding solutions for the leading real estate and home services companies throughout the United States. A graduate of Iona College, Featherston is active in several charities locally and worldwide. He and his wife, Sheila reside in Westport, Connecticut with their five children. Contact John Featherston at (800) 724-6000 or john@rismedia.com.

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Darryl D. MacPherson, Executive Vice President

Darryl MacPherson is executive vice president of RISMedia. He is responsible for overall product development, sales, marketing and strategic initiatives of the organization. With more than 25 years of professional sales, management and recruitment experience, MacPherson has managed diversified service programs represented by senior level executives within Corporate America Fortune 1000.

A cum laude graduate of Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, MacPherson is a licensed Realtor-Associate in the state of New Jersey. He and his wife Nancy have three children and reside in Fairfield, Connecticut. Contact Darryl MacPherson at (800) 724-6000 or darryl@rismedia.com.

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Editorial & Production

Maria Patterson, Executive Editor

As executive editor, Maria oversees all print and online publications for RISMedia, including Real Estate magazine, The Top 5 Power Report, RISMedia’sannual Power Broker Report & Survey, and a variety of special-interest publications, including research reports and industry white papers. A part of the RISMedia organization for nearly seven years, Maria is also integrally involved in the creation and planning of RISMedia events, including the annual Real Estate Leadership Conference, the annual Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner, and the recent launch of RISMedia’s First Annual CEO Exchange. A graduate of New York University’s School of Journalism, Maria brings more than 13 years of writing and publishing experience to RISMedia. Contact Maria at (800) 724-6000 ext. 127 or maria@rismedia.com.

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Beth McGuire, Online Managing Editor

As online managing editor, Beth McGuire oversees the editorial direction and content as well as the overall look and feel and functionality of RISMedia’s websites, including RISMedia.com, Pop-a-Note.com, RREIN.rismedia.com and REsource.rismedia.com. She also oversees the content and distribution of the company’s 13 daily, weekly and monthly/quarterly online newsletters distributed to nearly 400,000 B2B and B2C subscribers. With RISMedia for 13 years, Beth also regularly contributes her range of editorial skills to all of RISMedia’s publications, industry reports and events.

Please contact Beth for any online editorial requests, PR and e-News subscription matters at (800) 724-6000 ext. 123 or beth@rismedia.com.

 

 

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Paige Tepping, Managing Editor

As Managing editor at RISMedia, Paige Tepping contributes to both the writing and editing for Real Estate Magazine. She is also responsible for compiling, formatting, and editing content for the Daily e-News online newsletter, distributed to over 500,000 subscribers, as well as RISMedia’s Web site, rismedia.com, and RISMedia’s consumer newsfeeds.

Contact Paige Tepping at (800)724-6000 ext. 131 or by e-mail, paige@rismedia.com.

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Christy LaSalle, Art Director

As RISMedia art director, Christy LaSalle is responsible for the overall look and feel of RISMedia’s persona. With nearly 10 years with the company, Christy has been designing Real Estate magazine and the annual Power Broker Report & Survey from cover to cover for over five years. Christy has also helped introduce new products including the Power Broker Network Report, The Power  Report and Local Area Homebuyers Guidebooks. She also contributes her artistic talents to RISMedia online design initiatives.

Please contact Christy with any questions regarding artwork or design at (800) 724-6000 ext. 126 or Christy@rismedia.com.

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Susanne Dwyer, Production Manager

As the production manager, Susanne Dwyer is responsible for the placement of ads in Real Estate magazine. She has been with RISMedia for over 6 years. Please contact Susanne if you need assistance with creating digital files for placement in the magazine or for information pertaining to ad specs and deadlines.

She can be reached at (800) 724-6000 ext. 128 or susanned@rismedia.com.

 

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Kelli McKenna, Senior Designer

As senior designer Kelli McKenna is responsible for the design and production of RISMedia Real Estate magazine as well as the full scope of promotional materials for RISMedia. She is also responsible for sales and production of Real Estate magazine reprint division. She has been with RISMedia for over nine years.

Contact Kelli McKenna at (800) 724-6000 ext. 125 or kelli@rismedia.com.

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Kara Todd, National Accounts

With more than eight years of experience in advertising sales at RISMedia, Kara Todd is a National Account Manager for more than 30 executive clients advertising in Real Estate magazine, RISMedia’s Daily e-News and the company’s national corporate events and sponsorships. Her industry-leading clientele spans several sectors within the real estate industry including coaching, technology, direct mail marketing and large national brokerage firms. In her role, Kara has been breaking new advertising ground with her involvement in the development of a customized digital magazine, which RISMedia distributes as a co-branded product to over 10,000 members of a nationally recognized coaching firm. Kara received her B.S. in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Connecticut. Contact Kara Todd at (800)724-6000 ext 130 or kara@rismedia.com.

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Patty Sinisko, Client Relations Manager

In her role as client relations manager, Patty serves as the liaison between RISMedia and its clients, responsible for overseeing the various components of a client’s contract, including ad trafficking, event sponsorship, online initiatives and editorial coverage. As point person, Patty interacts with all RISMedia departments to quickly resolve all client concerns and requests. A part of the RISMedia team for more than six years, Patty formerly held positions within the accounting and customer service divisions.

Contact Patty Sinisko at (800) 724-6000 ext. 149 or patty@rismedia.com.

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Information Technology

James Jones, Information Technology Manager

James Jones joined RISMedia in mid 2007 as the company’s Manager of Information Technology. Jim’s background includes over 18 years of experience in the computer industry. Jim’s responsibilities include database administration and management, desktop support, and website support/maintenance.

For questions regarding RISMedia’s data management or other technology-related issues, please contact Jim at (800) 724-6000, ext. 129 or jim@rismedia.com.

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Administration

Alice Heffron, Administrative Assistant

Alice Heffron has been RISMedia’s receptionist and data entry assistant for over 21 years. Also as circulation manager, Alice manages Real Estate magazine subscriptions as well as subscriptions to RISMedia’s Power Broker Network Report for top brokers and Power Report.

To subscribe to any of our print publications, for general questions about RISMedia or to be directed to a specific department, contact Alice Heffron at (800)724-6000 or alice@rismedia.com.

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RIS Consulting Group

John Sculley, Vice President & Managing Director

At RIS Consulting Group since 1995, John Sculley designs and leads all RIS advisory, research and change management projects for corporate relocation programs and related services. He was formerly a vice president at a major relocation management company and at an international consulting firm, specializing in corporate location decisions and economic development.He was also executive director/CEO of a major Connecticut not-for-profit. He is the recipient of the Certified Relocation Professional designation (1990), the Meritorious Service Award (1997) and the President’s Award (2006) from the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council. He currently serves on the ERC’s national Task Force on Mobility Procurement and on the Board of Directors for the New England Relocation Association. A graduate of Bucknell University, John lives in New Milford, Connecticut. He and wife Mary have three daughters and a grandson. Contact John Sculley at (800) 724-6000 ext. 145 or johnsculley@rismedia.com.

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Peg Guinta, CRP, Projects Director

Peg Guinta is involved in the RISCG broad range of independent relocation consulting services for corporate clients and relocation service companies. Projects include market research and reporting; service satisfaction program management; relocation program analysis and design and policy writing. Peg joined RISCG in 1996 as a manager after 15+ years in various relocation management mortgage service positions. She is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), a member of the Employee Relocation Council (ERC) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Contact Peg Guinta at (800) 724-6000 ext. 148 or peg@rismedia.com.