TAMMY GALVIN
Publisher
Greenspring Media’s Publisher has more than 25 years of media leadership experience, developing franchise and custom publications, digital media, and event solutions for some of the country’s preeminent publishers. Combining the best of both worlds with an abundance of editorial, sales, and marketing experience, she works closely with key stakeholders to determine high-level goals and measurable deliverables for all of Greenspring’s partners and spearheads the overall strategic plan and tactical deliverables of our business.
DEIDRA ANDERSON
Production Director
ABBIE BARSNESS
B2C Sales + Marketing Support Specialist
LINDEN BAYLISS
Managing Editor
TODD BERGER
Editor-in-Chief
Todd is a seasoned publishing professional with deep knowledge and experience in writing and editing for a wide variety of audiences: from visitors to Grand Canyon National Park to civil engineers. He is the author of seven books, mostly works of history and guidebooks, including It Happened at Grand Canyon (1st and 2nd editions), Lighthouses of the Great Lakes, and The Insiders’ Guide to the Twin Cities (3rd, 4th, and 5th editions). In his role as senior editor, Todd manages our in-house and remote Meetings + Events team and regularly contributes as a writer and editor to Midwest Design.
ANNIE BERWALD
Junior Advertising Coordinator
Annie serves as the Junior Advertising Coordinator on the production team. With degrees in Business and Communications, she supports her team in coordinating, managing, and creating advertisements across multiple publications. Her diverse experience in various industries has given her valuable skills in digital marketing, project coordination, and campaign development and strategy. Annie brings both creativity and analytical thinking to every project she tackles.
BETH BUEHLER
Editor
Colorado native Beth lives and works in a ski town, loves being outdoors, and spends as much time as possible exploring her home state, the West, and beyond. Along with being editor of Colorado Meetings + Events since 2004 and helping launch Mountain Meetings in 2013, the 30-year veteran of the magazine industry also specializes in public relations, marketing, and project management. Beth stumbled into writing and editing while paying for graduate school.
AMANDA CHRISTENSEN
Senior Editor
As the Senior Editor for Greenspring’s Meetings + Events team, Amanda utilizes her journalistic skills and passion for travel to find and build stories focused on the meetings, events, hospitality, and tourism industries for various Meetings + Events titles. Her background in diversified editorial work affords a creative element to all projects.
OLIVIA CURTI
Art Director
As an art director, Olivia closely collaborates with Greenspring staff and stakeholders to design several regional publications including Drinks, Twin Cities Guest Guide, Ultimate Travel Guide, and Official Visitors Guide. Her first major undertaking with Greenspring was redesigning Group Tour Magazine, a national B2B publication serving the tourism industry, to give it a modern and clean look. With almost 10 years of publishing experience, magazines are Olivia’s bread and butter. She loves to incorporate her own illustrations and hand-lettering in her feature designs, as well as bold typography and a strong sense of color to create publications that appeal to advertisers and readers alike.
BRYCE ECKMAN
Junior Graphic Designer
As Junior Graphic Designer, Bryce applies his experience in design and project management to develop multimedia content for a multitude of platforms and events. Prioritizing creative thinking and process implementation, Bryce works as a key collaborator, promptly supporting the Greenspring Team with design expertise and assistance.
DANIELLE FIELDS
Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Design // Group Editor, B2B
Danielle is editor-in-chief of Midwest Design and group editor for Greenspring’s B2B division, which includes the Meetings + Events and Group Tour portfolios. With a wealth of editorial expertise in print and digital content, spanning both B2B and B2C audiences, Danielle applies her diverse experience and passion for storytelling to every publication she oversees. Routinely collaborating with editors, clients, art directors, and salespeople, she is well-versed in managing and delivering high-quality content to multiple stakeholders.
SUE FULLER
Account Executive
In her role, Sue leads the execution of client relations, understands the importance of listening, and collaborates with clients to develop a strategic plan that reaches their goals. With an extensive background in magazine sales, Sue’s background includes 20-plus years in business-to-business and consumer publications.
KRISTIN GANTMAN
National Sales Director
In her role, Kristin is responsible for evaluating and developing innovative and strategic sales packages in print, digital, and social to the benefit of clients, sponsors, and partners across a myriad of industries. She engages with her clients to maximize their potential and generate bottom-line results. With her extensive career in sales and management, Kristin is responsible for driving and leading in sales across all of Greenspring’s product lines.
KATHY GIBBONS
Editor
Serving as the editor for Michigan Meetings + Events, Kathy brings an abundance of knowledge in the publishing and editing world to the team. She is a former managing editor of specialty publications for Booth Newspapers/MLive in Kalamazoo and spent nearly nine years as managing editor of custom publications for Greenspring’s parent company, Hour Media. Before that, Kathy was a features editor and columnist for the Traverse City Record-Eagle newspaper for over 20 years. Her seasoned resume includes writing for and editing statewide publications as well as guides for CVBs and several chambers of commerce.
JOHN “JJ” JENSEN
Art Director
JJ serves as an Art Director for Greenspring’s Meetings + Events magazines. He has a proven ability to translate information into compelling stories across digital, print, packaging, and environmental media — with both agency and in-house experience. A trusted creative partner and hands-on problem solver, JJ has been recognized by numerous top creative industry awards.
GREG JONES
Account Executive
Approaching 20 years in tourism media with Group Tour Magazine and Youth Travel Planner, Greg’s focus remains delivering the best package of options to generate a return for each client. He uses open dialogue and clear communication, is attentive to a client’s needs (both observed and vocalized), and stays up-to-date on print and digital marketing options to make sure opportunities for growth are not missed.
SYDNEY KELL
Advertising Coordinator
As an Advertising Coordinator, Sydney works as a member of the production team. She provides support in tracking, managing, and creating print advertisements for Minnesota Monthly, Midwest Design, and multiple custom publications. She also handles outreach and execution for all nine regions of Meetings + Events digital product offerings.
TODD KORTEMEIER
Managing Editor
As managing editor of Group Tour Magazine, Todd brings a passion for travel and nearly a decade of experience in journalism and publishing to the team. A published author and former sportswriter, Todd has a unique writer’s eye that is conveyed in Group Tour and its sister publications, prioritizing clean, engaging copy while using his talent in effective storytelling.
RICK KRUEGER
Event Manager
Rick Krueger is the Event Manager for our team. Using his organization and communication skills, he brings to life Greenspring Media’s many events, including Food & Wine Experience, GrillFest, and the Midwest Design Awards, and he is instrumental in creating systems and processes to help the entire organization operate more efficiently.
ALAN LININGER
Account Executive
Alan is an optimistic and enthusiastic sales professional with 12 years of experience in the group travel industry. He is skilled at developing action plans for each of his client’s unique needs and is committed to helping them select the best comprehensive marketing campaign in print, digital and social media.
TAUSHA MARTINSON
Sales and Marketing Support Specialist | Office Manager
Tausha provides comprehensive sales and marketing support for our B2B Sales Team while also serving as Office Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role bridges internal teams by assisting with sales materials, marketing coordination, and administrative functions, while maintaining an organized, efficient, and welcoming office environment.
MARIA MATTAINI
Events & Media Account Executive
TAs part of the Minnesota Monthly events team, Maria connects brands with engaged local audiences through premier experiential events across Minnesota. She specializes in helping clients showcase their products and build brand awareness through experiences like the Food & Wine Experience, GrillFest, Fine Spirits Classic, CannaFest, and Rhythm & Brews. With a passion for creating meaningful connections between brands and eventgoers, Maria ensures every partnership delivers impact, engagement, and lasting impressions.
JENNIFER MAX
Associate Publisher
With more than 20 years of expertise in the magazine publishing industry, Jennifer crafts comprehensive, national marketing strategies, blending print advertising with digital marketing elements. As the Associate Publisher for California, Colorado, and Minnesota Meetings + Events magazines, she develops unique packages to the benefit of clients.
NATALIE MESSER
Art Director
Natalie’s background in print, marketing, and events led her to the publication world. Highly creative and collaborative, she enjoys working with our editors and sales team to design a variety of custom publications and create branded advertorial content in Minnesota Monthly and Midwest Design. Natalie also supports Greenspring’s popular events, including Food & Wine Experience, Luxury Home Tour, and GrillFest. Through signage, event collateral, and promotional materials, she creates a smooth and engaging experience for all guests.
LORI MILLER
Senior Account Executive
Lori leads the sales effort behind Midwest Design’s portfolio of print and digital products, alongside the magazine’s flagship Luxury Remodeling Tour and Midwest Design Awards events. Lori’s innate ability to connect with clients, prospects, and industry professionals results in trust and long-standing relationships where she uses her years of industry experience and insider knowledge.
RYAN MILLER
Associate Publisher
As associate publisher of Texas Meetings + Events, Ryan brings over 20 years of sales and proven ad revenue experience to Greenspring Media. Entering the industry in the Dallas/Fort Worth area after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in communication, Ryan has used his interpersonal and organizational speaking skills to grow Texas Meetings + Events from a small publication into an important and indispensable publication trusted by numerous persons, organizations, and properties in the Lone Star State.
LUCY MULLEN
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Working closely with the events team, Lucy specializes marketing and communication strategies across print, digital, and social media platforms to drive brand awareness and promote Greenspring’s signature events. Lucy combines her deep appreciation for curated experiences with a background in publishing and marketing to create effective promotional content and execute multi-channel campaigns that help drive event success and strengthen customer relationships.
JENNIFER PITTERLE
Managing Editor, Minnesota Monthly
Jennifer brings more than 15 years of experience in lifestyle journalism to her role as managing editor for Minnesota Monthly and select Greenspring custom publications. She has a passion for creative nonfiction and collaborating with others—from writers to photographers to art directors—to tell the stories of Minnesota and the people who make it such an interesting place to live, work, and play.
SCOTT RORVIG
Account Executive
As a member of the sales team, Scott connects his clients to the right audiences for their goals through integrated print, digital, and social campaigns, plus one-of-a-kind events. He believes Minnesota Monthly’s events, like GrillFest, Fine Spirits Classic, and the Food & Wine Experience, provide a complete marketing campaign for sponsors and exhibitors and a fun and engaging experience for guests, which creates a unique opportunity for all to engage.
TED ROSSITER
Creative Director
Ted brings over 25 years of publication design experience to Greenspring. He oversees the art department and has experience working with internal and external clients, art directing photographers, illustrators, and other designers, redesigning a variety of publications, and overseeing layout and production. He also works on promotional design from time to time as well as marketing, advertising, and website design.
ASHLEY SANDQUIST
Junior Advertising Coordinator
Ashley Sandquist is the Junior Advertising Coordinator on the production team. She earned her degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, along with a Digital Marketing Certificate, which helped build her passion for creative strategy and effective communication. In her role, Ashley assists with coordinating advertising projects, developing marketing materials, and supporting campaigns across a variety of platforms. She enjoys combining creativity with organization to help bring ideas to life and contribute to successful marketing efforts.
AIMEE SMITH
Account Executive
In her role, Aimee connects content and audience with client’s target audience and message using proactive and results-driven sales strategies to create media plans that drive profitable growth for her clients and partners. She works with Group Tour Magazine’s and Youth Travel Planner’s print and digital offerings to offer unique and thoughtful packages to local, regional, and national clients.
SALLEE STOWMAN
Jr. Account Executive
Sallee brings a strong background in sales and a proven ability to build meaningful, long-lasting client relationships. Known for her approachable style and genuine interest in others, she takes pride in listening closely to her clients’ needs and collaborating with them to achieve their goals. As a junior account executive, Sallee contributes to a variety of projects, including Explore Alexandria, Prince George 2026, Sons of Norway, and special sections in Midwest Design. She is passionate about helping clients grow their presence and reach their full potential through thoughtful, results-driven partnerships.
ALESHA TAYLOR
Editor-in-Chief, Minnesota Monthly
As editor-in-chief of Minnesota Monthly and Greenspring’s Editorial Director, Alesha Taylor guides a team of storytellers and writers. She collaborates with clients, editors, art directors, and sales representatives to uphold high editorial and design standards for Greenspring’s custom and flagship publications, including Viking magzine, Twin Cities Guest Guide, and more. She has over a decade of experience in publishing, communications, and marketing, and brings a diverse perspective to editorial planning and execution.
TONY WAGNER
Art Director
Tony’s fascination with publications and design comes from a lifetime interest in art and an appreciation for the visual communication principles in periodicals he read growing up in the pre-internet world. Magazines like Discover, Outside, National Geographic, and Minnesota Conservation Volunteer used colorful photography, interesting maps, and clever graphics to illustrate their stories and educate their readers. Tony is a devoted Minnesotan and enjoys traveling across, and beyond, the borders of his beloved home state to experience new places and landscapes with family and friends. He is currently helping to create Greenspring Media’s family of Meetings + Events magazines. These publications provide informational and inspirational support to professionals creating and orchestrating successful Meetings + Events across the United States.
SPENCER WHITE
Associate Editor
Spencer serves as an Associate Editor on the Meetings + Events team, bringing a passion and enthusiasm for community-centered reporting. He got his start in the journalism world as an intern at the Minnesota Star Tribune and as a freelance writer for Lavender magazine and Racket.
ELISABETH WULF
Sponsorship, Partnerships, & Events Specialist
Beth plays an essential part on our events team, where she brings her creativity, collaboration, and organization to her role as Sponsorship, Partnerships, & Events Specialist. With a background in business and a passion for building connections, she manages our valued sponsor relationships and coordinates Greenspring Media’s signature events like Rhythm & Brews, Food & Wine Experience, and GrillFest. Beth’s efforts help strengthen relationships with both clients and guests by creating meaningful branded experiences.
MATT YANZ
Account Executive
Matthew brings an enthusiastic and client-focused approach to every partnership, helping businesses reach highly engaged travelers, meeting planners, and sports organizers across the country. He represents Northwest Meetings + Events, the Bloomington Mall of America Visitors Guide, and the Ultimate Sports Planners Guide, offering tailored print and digital advertising solutions to local, regional, and national clients.
TRACI ZELLMANN
Art Director
Traci brings more than 15 years of creative design and art direction experience in publishing to the team at Greenspring Media. As an Art Director for the Meetings + Events Magazines since 2012, she has a deep sense of familiarity with the events industry in the magazines’ regions of coverage across the country and a love for creating editorial designs to showcase what meetings and events have to offer. Traci has worked collaboratively with editors, photographers, designers, and freelancers across many publications, and particularly enjoys specializing in infographic design and illustration.