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Maria Rodale, ChairmanMaria Rodale is the Chairman of Rodale Inc., the world’s leading multimedia publisher of advice and information about health, wellness, and the environment, and the largest independent book publisher in the United States. Rodale reaches tens of millions of people worldwide through magazines like Prevention and Men’s Health; through books like The South Beach Diet and Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth; and with the content-rich web sites that complement its publications. She is Editor-in-Chief of the company’s newest online venture, Rodale.com, which features the latest news about healthy living on a healthy planet.
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Ardath Rodale, Chief Inspiration OfficerArdath Harter Rodale is Chief Inspiration Officer of Rodale Inc. She says, "Our mission is to show people how they can use the power of their bodies and minds to improve their lives. 'You can do it,' we say on every page of our magazines and books." She also serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of The Rodale Institute - a global leader in agriculture, food, and health whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of people and the planet through research and education that focus on organic farming, food and living.
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Steven Pleshette Murphy, President & Chief Executive OfficerSteven Pleshette Murphy is President and CEO of Rodale Inc., a privately held company that publishes some of the best-known health and wellness lifestyle magazines, including Men’s Health, Prevention, Runner’s World, Women’s Health, Bicycling, Mountain Bike, Running Times, and Organic Gardening. As the largest independent book publisher in America with an expanding collection of international titles, Rodale has also published such New York Times bestsellers as Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.
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MaryAnn Bekkedahl, Executive Vice President, Group PublisherMaryAnn Bekkedahl is Executive Vice President, Group Publisher for Rodale Inc., a global content company in health and wellness. She is responsible for the advertising sales and trade marketing efforts as they relate to all Rodale print and digital properties including Prevention, Men's Health, Runner's World, Bicycling, Mountain Bike, Organic Gardening, Women's Health, and their respective Web sites. She also oversees the company's integrated trade marketing programs, corporate ad sales, and custom publishing.
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Michael Bruno, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative OfficerMichael Bruno is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Rodale Inc. Bruno works closely with business leaders and Rodale’s corporate departments, including finance and accounting, corporate communications, operations, and corporate and business development. He continues to lead human resources with a focus on performance management and talent development.
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Gregg Michaelson, Executive Vice President, Customer MarketingGregg Michaelson is Executive Vice President, Customer Marketing, and oversees Rodale’s customer marketing activities across all platforms. He manages the company’s global direct response marketing business, which encompasses online and offline sales of magazines, books, video, and online subscription services. In addition, he leads all of Rodale’s branded Web sites, as well as magazine circulation and retail sales. His group also oversees Rodale’s customer database and analytics.
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Ken Citron, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Publishing OperationsKen Citron is Chief Information Officer and EVP, Publishing Operations, of Rodale Inc. Citron has worldwide responsibility for all IT functions, including editorial, financial, marketing, distribution, and fulfillment systems, as well as oversight over publishing operations, including print operations, distribution services, and customer service. Citron is also developing and executing a long-term strategic technology plan at Rodale to support and drive the company’s continued growth.
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Eric deCavaignac, Senior Vice President, Finance & Strategic PlanningEric deCavaignac is Senior Vice President, Finance & Strategic Planning for Rodale Inc. He joined Rodale in 2003 as Vice President, Business Planning and most recently held the title of SVP, Strategy and Business Development reporting to Steven Pleshette Murphy, President and CEO.
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Thomas A. Pogash, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting OfficerTom Pogash is a Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Rodale Inc. Pogash is responsible for tax and treasury, cash management, controllership, and general accounting.
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Karen Rinaldi, Senior Vice President, General Manager & Publisher, Rodale BooksKaren Rinaldi joined Rodale Books in April 2008, overseeing editorial and publishing for the division. She came directly to Rodale after nine years as Publisher and Managing Director at Bloomsbury USA where she led the entire division, including editorial, sales, marketing, and production, and oversaw the publication of 230 frontlist and 100 backlist titles per year.
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Robin Shallow, Senior Vice President, Corporate CommunicationsRobin Shallow is Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications for Rodale. She oversees all corporate media relations and internal communications, as well as Rodale's team of public relations executives at each of the magazine brands and Rodale Books.
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Howard A. Weill, Senior Vice President, Finance & Business PlanningHoward Weill is Senior Vice President, Finance & Business Planning, of Rodale Inc. Weill joined Rodale in November 2007 and oversees all of Rodale's business managers and operations activities.
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Heather Rodale, Rodale Board Member & Vice President, Leadership Development, Rodale Inc.Heather Rodale is Vice President, Leadership Development for Rodale Inc. and also serves on the company’s Board of Directors. Rodale Inc. publishes some of the best-known health and wellness lifestyle magazines, including Men’s Health, Prevention, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Bicycling, Mountain Bike and Organic Gardening, and is also the largest independent book publisher in America with a collection of bestselling titles and brands, including Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, The South Beach Diet and Eat This, Not That! |
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Heidi Rodale, Rodale Board Member & Development Editor, Rodale BooksHeidi Rodale is a member of the board of Rodale Inc. In 2008, she published a book on the history of Rodale titled Our Roots Grow Deep: The Story of Rodale. Previously, she served as Developmental Editor for the company's Men's Health and Sports Books group.
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Anthony Rodale, Rodale Board MemberRodale served as vice chairman and then chairman of the Rodale Institute's board of directors from 1992 through 2005. Under his leadership the Rodale Institute renewed its commitment to the founding theme of Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People®, the farm became certified organic, the long term Farming Systems Trial celebrated its 25th anniversary, The New Farm magazine was launched online, and a successful youth education program and Web site was created.
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Fabiola Arredondo, Rodale Board Member & Managing Partner of Siempre HoldingsFabiola Arredondo serves as a Board member of Rodale Inc and is the Managing Partner of Siempre Holdings, a private investment firm based in New York. She is also a Non Executive Board Director of Experian Group plc (a FTSE 50 multinational), Bankinter S.A. (an IBEX listed bank in Spain), and a Board Trustee of Sesame Workshop (the producers of Sesame Street) and the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S. (previously a U.K. Board Trustee).
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Dr. William F. Baker, Rodale Board Member & President Emeritus, Thirteen/WNET New YorkDr. William F. Baker serves as a Board member of Rodale Inc. and is president emeritus of Educational Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), licensee of Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 New York.
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Paul A. McGinley, Counsel to the Board & General Counsel, Rodale Inc.Paul A. McGinley is General Counsel of Rodale Inc. He was appointed in 2000, having been the company's attorney since the 1980s. As General Counsel, McGinley provides legal counsel, representation, and advice to all of the company's businesses and oversees all of the company's legal activities.
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