Alexia joined our company in March 2007 and has been a terrific addition to our Los Angeles-based headquarters staff.

A graduate of Pepperdine University, Alexia earned a masters degree in journalism from the University of Southern California, where she was also awarded the Jack Langguth First Amendment Award for a story she wrote on the parole system at San Quentin State Prison. Her previous experience includes work as an associate producer for television programs appearing on Court TV and the Discovery Health Channel.

Alexia lives with her husband, Daniel, and her 3-year-old son, Clay, in West Los Angeles. Alexia can be reached at alexia.gura@schneiderpublishing.com.

She is responsible for marketing and key relationships for SportsTravel magazine. She is also the show manager for the annual TEAMS Conference & Expo.

Lisa currently serves as the vice-chair of the Destination Marketing Association International Allied Member Advisory Council and serves on DMAI’s Advocacy Committee. Her 20 years of experience includes fundraising for foundations and promotion of professional athletes. Her background also includes advertising agency work for sports- and travel-related clients, including Anheuser-Busch Inc.

She can be reached by e-mail at Lisa.Furfine@SchneiderPublishing.com or toll-free at (877) 577-3700.

Ilana is a 2007 graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and contributed regularly to the university’s broadcast and online news outlets. Ilana’s previous experience includes working in the media relations departments for the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Desperados, as well as Fox 5 New York’s “Good Day New York.”

Since joining our company in September 2007, Ilana’s energy and enthusiasm have quickly made her a highly valued team member while her winning personality and love of sports have helped her inform advertisers and prospective advertisers about the value of SportsTravel and the TEAMS Conference & Expo.

Ilana can be reached toll-free at (877) 577-3700 or by e-mail at ilana.edell@schneiderpublishing.com

A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Martha holds a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in International Business. In addition to a variety of daily operational responsibilities at Schneider Publishing, Martha serves as the conference registrar for the annual TEAMS Conference & Expo.

Her dedication and in-depth knowledge of the company make her a valuable member of our team.

She can be reached by e-mail at Martha.Romero@SchneiderPublishing.com or toll-free at (877) 577-3700.

In addition to working in the publishing industry for more than 25 years and earning several fine art degrees, Hagit has been invited by several galleries and venues to exhibit her art. Her previous experience includes working in the art departments of Entrepreneur magazine, Teleflora, Cannon Communications and 101 Communications.

She can be reached by e-mail at Hagit.Worona@SchneiderPublishing.com or toll-free at (877) 577-3700.

A veteran of daily journalism, Jason worked eight years for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, where he started as a staff writer and was promoted to the position of city and business editor. He also spent two years as the executive editor in charge of city and business coverage for the Press-Telegram.

Jason graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder and has won numerous awards as both a writer and editor.

By combining his love of writing and editing with his passion for sports, Jason helps us continue to increase the depth and breadth of the editorial content of SportsTravel.

He can be reached by e-mail at Jason.Gewirtz@SchneiderPublishing.com or toll-free at (877) 577-3700.

In her time with Schneider Publishing, Ann has overseen major improvements in the design and content of Association News, served as a founding editorial staffer on SportsTravel magazine and provided leadership for both our editorial and art departments.

A fourth-generation native of California, Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies and a master’s degree in Film & Television from UCLA. Prior to joining us, she worked as an associate at a private investigation firm, as an instructor at UCLA and Orange Coast College and as a production assistant on the television show “Hotel.”

Her real-life hospitality industry experience includes a high school job as a night housekeeper and brunch-time Belgian Waffle Girl at the Marriott in Newport Beach. Ann’s travels have taken her to five of the seven continents. Her keen and creative mind helps keep Association News—now in its 35th year—fresh and on the cutting edge.

She can be reached toll-free at (877) 577-3700 or by e-mail at ann.shepphird@schneiderpublishing.com.

John previously worked as the vice-president of sales and operations for a manufacturing company for six years, during which time he helped quadruple the company’s revenues. His work experience also includes five years as a staff research associate for the University of California San Diego Medical Center. John has a degree in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from UC San Diego and an MBA in Marketing & Finance from San Diego State University. He is also gaining experience as a new father. He and his wife, Erin, welcomed a baby daughter, Remy, to their family in March. John can be reached at (310) 577-3700 or by e-mail at john.eddow@schneiderpublishing.com.

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