CLEVELAND, Ohio — December 18, 2013 — Landscape Management (LM), the leading publication for landscape contractors, and Golfdom, the must-read magazine for golf course superintendents, are pleased to announce they have hired talented media professionals to join their teams.
Chris Lavelle is the new National Account Manager for LM and Golfdom. He has spent thirteen years in the turf industry and has served in an array of positions inclusive of assistant superintendent in Florida and Connecticut, sales/production manager for an Ohio lawn care company and partner of an Ohio landscape company. He will be working with marketers to develop advertising and sponsorship programs across LM and Golfdom’s print and digital media portfolios.
Molly Gase fills the newly-created Associate Editor position for Golfdom. Gase is a recent graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a master’s degree in Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism. In the past she has worked on a newspaper staff, covering general news, as well as working on an all digital publication at the conclusion of her master’s degree. She will be creating content for Golfdom’s print, digital and social media platforms.
Joelle Harms fills the newly-created position of Digital Media Content Producer for North Coast Media. Harms completed her undergraduate degree at Ohio University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Creative Writing Specialization from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She specifically creates content for Golfdom, LM and the new Athletic Turf News’ digital projects including enewsletters and websites.
“Our goal is to continually ensure LM and Golfdom not only meet but exceed the needs of their readers and marketers,” said Kevin Stoltman, President & CEO of North Coast Media. “LM and Golfdom are rich in tradition and innovation and we are committed to making the right investments to provide the best possible print and digital products.”
To reach the new LM and Golfdom additions:
Molly Gase, mgase@northcoastmedia.net or 216-363-7928
Joelle Harms: jharms@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3780
Chris Lavelle: clavelle@northcoastmedia.net or 216-363-7923
All are located at the North Coast Media headquarters at 1360 East 9th Street, Suite 1070, Cleveland, OH 44114.
