Bios

Gina Mullins-Cohen Executive Vice President of Media Publisher Direct: 949-489-5501 Fax: 949-275-7580 gcohen@retailing.org	Gina Mullins-Cohen joined ERA as Vice President of Publishing, in July of 2004, bringing with her over 17 years of publication management, experience. Previously, Gina was Group Publisher at Advanstar Communications, Inc. where she oversaw the editorial, marketing, production, circulation and advertising sales of Response, Cadalyst and e-learning magazines. Gina has extensive experience in conferences and in online property management. She is a founding member of one trade association, ALAS and also a founding member of the International Alliance of Security Press. Gina started her career in publishing at Petersen Publishing Company where she launched the magazine AutoTronics. Gina also worked as a National Sales Director for Motor Trend magazine heading up the aftermarket division.

Vitisia Paynich Editor-in-Chief Direct: 909-606-3406 Fax: 909-606-3289 vpaynich@retailing.org	Vitisia Paynich brings nearly 13 years of magazine publishing experience to her role as editor-in-chief of ERA's new publication. She most recently served as editor-in-chief of Response magazine. Prior to that, she was editor of e-learning magazine as well as special projects editor/marketing manager for Cadalyst magazine. Vi was named associate publisher/editor of Security Sales magazine in 1999 and held the post through 2001. Vi has been the recipient of several prestigious journalism awards and nominations, including the Maggie Award. She received an Eddy award for Best Feature Article in a Trade Journal in 1999. Vi has an undergraduate degree from California State University at Long Beach in Magazine Journalism. She also has extensive training in both business marketing and management.

Tom Dellner Executive Editor Direct: 949-240-1429 Fax: 413-581-0748 tdellner@retailing.org	Tom Dellner joined ERA in January 2007 as executive editor of Electronic Retailer magazine. Most recently the marketing communications director for Marriott Vacation Club International, Dellner also has more than 15 years of publishing experience. He has been an editor with Links magazine, Golf Illustrated magazine and Golf Retailer magazine, and his work has been published in a wide variety of golf, business and lifestyle publications. A former attorney, Dellner is a graduate of Denison University and The Ohio State University College of Law and now resides in Dana Point, California.

Patrick Cauley Assistant Editor Direct: 703-908-1030 pcauley@retailing.org	Patrick Cauley joined ERA in July 2006 as a technology and communications specialist and as assistant editor of Electronic Retailer. He is a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in print journalism. While in school, he wrote for the student publications The Gamecock and The Carolina Reporter. Cauley's other experience includes a marketing internship with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a congressional internship with U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle and public relations work within the Kerry/Edwards campaign

Ashley Cavell Assistant Editor - Education Direct: 703-908-1020 acavell@retailing.org	Ashley Cavell joined ERA in April 2008 as the Education Coordinator. Her previous work experience includes three years with The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers in its Strategic Resources Department as well as a year with the Womens Studies Department at VA Tech as a Student/Research Assistant. She is a 2004 graduate of VA Tech where she studied history and political science.
Debbie Duhn Operations Director/Display Advertising Sales: Online/Internet service technology category Online Advertising Sales for ER News>Direct, ER 24/7 and www.electronicretailermag.com Reprint services and Classifieds ads. Direct: 541-952-0300 Fax: 541-952-0301 dduhn@retailing.org	Debbie Duhn joined ERA as production manager/account manager in August 2004, bringing with her 15 years of combined production management and sales experience in the publishing industry. Debbie previously worked at Advanstar Communications, Inc., where she worked on many high-profile magazines within a broad spectrum of different industries, including: Geospatial Industry, Chromatography, Post Production, AutoCAD, Pharmaceutical, and Direct Response Marketing.

Kim Lewis Creative Director Direct: 951-277-8259 Fax: 951-277-2397 klewis@retailing.org	Kim Lewis has been designing for 15 years, with 10 years in publishing. She has been recognized with one of publishing's most prestigious honors as an 26-time Maggie award finalist and a five-time winner for categories such as Best Feature Layout, Best Cover Design, Best Overal Design and Best New Trade Publication. Lewis worked with Advanstar Communications on titles such as America's Network, E-Learning, Customer Interface, Brew Connection and Dealernews. She also supported the creative services department, handling marketing materials for both magazines and trade shows. Prior to that, Lewis served as Art Director for Nailpro Magazine at Creative Age Publications. She also assisted with other publications there such as Dayspa Magazine, Today's Image and Dialysis and Transplantation.