Gary Johnson

President

Gary has overseen the publication of more than 150 magazine, tabloid and online titles in his 30-plus years with MSP Communications, including start-up and content strategies for some of the most successful regional, b2b, and online products in the country.

Fact: Say the magic word, and one of his coveted music mixes is yours. 

Deborah Hopp

Vice President, Publishing

With more than 30 years of experience in the publishing business, Deborah is involved in all aspects of our clients' print and digital publications, from concept to revenue generation. She also serves as publisher of Mpls.St.Paul magazine, a national leader in city and regional publishing.

Fact: Had her senior prom pictures taken by Jessica Lange.

 

Jayne Haugen Olson

Vice President, Editorial

Jayne's retail marketing and consumer behavior background coupled with a dozen years as a writer and editor provides a distinctive perspective in developing content packages that capture the attention of today's busy consumers of media. She is also the editor-in-chief of Sky magazine, the onboard lifestyle magazine for Delta Air Lines, which won Folio's coveted gold Eddie Award for editorial excellence for best custom magazine.

Fact: Ask Jayne about her "squint gardening" technique. Even master gardeners are impressed—or amused, she can't really be sure.

Mary Authier

Vice President, Production and Design

Mary manages a 35-person production/pre-press/art department, a project management group, and a team of freelancers, as well as all pre-press/printing contracts for custom projects ranging in size from ten thousand to 1.7 million copies. She is a 25-year veteran of MSP Communications and an industry-wide expert in printing and production.

Fact: Held her own growing up in South Dakota as the youngest of six siblings—and the only girl, to boot.

 

Anne Pinney

Group Publisher

Anne brings 20-plus years of industry experience to the team. She has extensive senior management experience in strategic planning, marketing, and advertising. Her background includes agency work with a special emphasis on client services.

Fact: Spent summers on a fishing boat off the coast of New York filleting fish with a sharp knife (and a box of Band-Aids).

 

Doug Rock

Publisher, MSP TechMedia

As publisher, Doug guides our TechMedia team. He oversees the editorial and sales staffs, and directs a dedicated team of account and marketing-development professionals. Doug has worked in magazines and the high-tech industry since 1992, working with a variety of clients including Novell, Symantec, Teradata, PeopleSoft, and many others.

Fact: Played Hacky Sack in Red Square.

Kevin Dunn

Director, Digital Operations

Kevin manages web development and operations and assists in identifying, developing and managing strategies to drive the growth of the company's digital media business. He has been with MSP Communications for 19 years.

Fact: Hung out with Billy Idol at Electric Ladyland Studios during the recording of "Rebel Yell."

 

Frank Sisser

Director, Project Management

Frank brings more than 30 years of publishing and communications experience to his client relationships. He has worked as an editor as well as a corporate advertising and public relations manager.

Fact: Loves the links—even when the links don't love him back.

Rebecca Rowland

Editorial Director of Custom Publishing

Rebecca has spent her entire career in publishing and really enjoys the creative opportunities custom publishing offers. Over the years, she's worked with a wide range of clients on projects that reach from art and finance to lifestyle, health, homes, and education. She loves promoting team dynamics and finding perfect packaging and publishing solutions that exceed the need.

Fact: Rebecca is training to become a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Bea Jaeger

Director of Circulation

A 24-year circulation professional, Bea brings an expertise in audience development, distribution strategy, list management and fulfillment. She also has extensive experience in postal and audit regulations.

Fact: Performed a concerto with a major metropolitan orchestra.