Changing Places
Molly Winans has been named editor at SpinSheet, the Chesapeake Bay sailing magazine. Winans had formerly served as the magazine's senior editor and she succeeds magazine co-founder Dave Gendell who moves to an editor-at-large position and will continue to contribute to the magazine on a monthly basis.
Sally Helme, publisher of Cruising World, Sailing World and Power Cruising magazines, announced today that Jan Peterson has been promoted to the newly created position of online advertising director of Cruising World, Sailing World and Power Cruising. With the continued growth of the magazines’ Web business it was natural to apply extra strength to the sales effort.
Vito Miceli has joined Power Cruising as the new Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager.
Claudette Chaisson has been promoted to the newly created position of advertising director of Power Cruising.
LaserPerformance appoints new Global President Devin Kelly and Chief Financial Officer Jim Forrest.
Molly Winans has been named editor at SpinSheet, the Chesapeake Bay sailing magazine. Winans had formerly served as the magazine's senior editor and she succeeds magazine co-founder Dave Gendell who moves to an editor-at-large position and will continue to contribute to the magazine on a monthly basis.
A life-long sailor and long-time Annapolis resident, Winans is a graduate of Allegheny College and earned a master’s degree in Literature from the University of Rhode Island. She has been the senior editor at SpinSheet since July, 2006 and was a freelance contributor before joining the full-time staff.
Winans says, "This job seems custom-made for me in many ways. I love sailing. I come from a family of storytellers, and birds of a feather have always flocked to me. Having taught college writing for 10 years, I enjoy cultivating new writers and helping them tell their stories. This is important as SpinSheet's greatest strength is the inclusion of as many sailors' faces and voices as possible in every issue. I plan on carrying on that tradition and improving upon it."
SpinSheet co-founder Dave Gendell says, "This is a long-planned and natural transition. Molly understands the values and focus of SpinSheet. She brings energy and a fresh approach to the position, and I have complete faith in her judgment and talent."
SpinSheet Publishing Company was launched in 1995 by Mary Ewenson and Dave Gendell. The enterprise is located in the Eastport section and employs 12 full-time staff. Every monthly issue of SpinSheet is distributed for free at more than 750 locations in the mid-Atlantic and beyond. For additional information, please contact Mary Ewenson, (410) 216-9309 or mary@spinsheet.com.
Sally Helme, publisher of Cruising World, Sailing World and Power Cruising magazines, announced today that Jan Peterson has been promoted to the newly created position of online advertising director of Cruising World, Sailing World and Power Cruising. With the continued growth of the magazines’ Web business it was natural to apply extra strength to the sales effort.
“I’m confident that Jan’s strategic and creative approach to the Web will help us achieve success for our online sales objectives,” Helme says. “With her expanded role as online ad director, Jan will be responsible for driving online sales.”
Peterson will continue to manage print ad sales in the Southeast for Cruising World and Sailing World. She joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast and Caribbean in 2003.
Published six times a year by Bonnier Corporation, Power Cruising speaks to the owners of motor yachts, express cruisers, trawlers and lobster-type boats, celebrating and enhancing their nautical lifestyle.
Cruising World, published monthly by Bonnier Corporation, addresses dedicated sailors with a keen interest in exploring the world's coastlines and oceans cruising under sail.
Published 10 times a year by Bonnier Corporation, Sailing World is edited for experienced sailors who participate in all levels of racing and performance sailing.
A division of Bonnier Corporation, the Bonnier Marine Group has more than 30 magazines, websites, events and television shows. Covering the boating, sailing and fishing markets, the group reaches more than 6 million active participants, with offices in locations across the United States, including New York and Florida.
Vito Miceli has joined Power Cruising as the new Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager.
An outstanding sales professional, Miceli is very well known in the powerboat industry. He has been in the marine industry for more than 20 years, including over a decade as an advertising sales rep for Bonnier Marine Group sister publications Yachting and MotorBoating. In addition, he has been involved in marine Web sales for BoatTest.com, selling boats and running marinas.
“Vito knows his way around the waterfront and is very familiar with the key players in the powerboat market,” says Sally Helme, publisher of Cruising World, Sailing World and Power Cruising magazines. “We are extremely fortunate that we were able to persuade him to join our team.” Miceli lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and will be based
at the Bonnier Marine Group office in that city.
Claudette Chaisson has been promoted to the newly created position of advertising director of Power Cruising.
“Claudette’s extensive contacts, sales creativity and understanding of the marketplace are only exceeded by her competitive drive,” said Sally Helme, publisher of Cruising World, Sailing World and Power Cruising magazines. “Claudette is a natural leader and will help us move Power Cruising onward and upward in the next phase of its growth.” Chaisson joined the company as the West Coast Regional Manager in 2004. She will retain her sales territory for Cruising World and Sailing World.
Devin Kelly has been appointed president of LaserPerformance and Jim Forrest has been named the company’s chief financial officer.
Kelly was most recently with INBEV where he served as vice president of marketing for UK and Ireland. INBEV is the global brewer of many well-known brands including Beck’s and Stella Artois. He brings to LaserPerformance a strong background in management and international sales and marketing. He currently resides in the UK and will start his engagement with the company at LaserPerformance’s UK offices in Long Buckby before permanently relocating to the North American offices in Portsmouth Rhode Island in July.
Forrest brings to LaserPerformance over 25 years of financial and managerial experience. He has held leadership roles with several organizations, most recently as chief financial officer of the Standard Electric Supply, one of New England’s (US) largest electrical distributors.
These appointments strengthen and complete the senior management team at LaserPerformance. They follow the recent additions of Jackee Shepherd as chief operating officer, David Himmel as head of SailLaser, and Bill Crane as a senior advisor.
“Devin and Jim join us at an exciting time as we continue to evolve this new organization,” said Chip Wilkerson, vice president, global marketing. “Their experience will be a strong asset as we execute our growth strategy and promote participation in the sport. We look forward to welcoming them on board.”
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