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Rubber & Plastics News Staff
Editorial and business offices1725 Merriman Road Akron, Ohio 44313-5283 Phone: 330-836-9180 Fax: Editorial, 330-836-2831; Sales, administration, 330-836-1005. E-mail: Rubber & Plastics News.
Editorial Staff
David E. Zielasko, publisher, Publisher, VPDave was named publisher of RPN in November 2004, but he has worked with Crain Communications since March 1985 when he joined sister publication Tire Business as assistant managing editor. He became managing editor of Tire Business several months later and was named editor in January 1987. He added the title of associate publisher in January 1995 and was promoted to publisher in May 1998. In 1999, he was named vice president/publisher of Tire Business. Dave is a 1977 graduate of Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, where he earned a bachelor's degree in biology/management. He also holds a master's degree in journalism, which he received in 1980 from Ohio University. Contact Dave at dzielasko@crain.com. 
Edward Noga, EditorEd is responsible for the editorial content of Rubber & Plastics News. He joined the company as managing editor in 1979 and has been editor since 1986. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism-news from Kent State University and worked for daily newspapers and an Ohio statewide business publication before coming to RPN. Contact Ed at enoga@crain.com. 
Bruce Meyer, Managing EditorBruce joined Rubber & Plastics News in 1988 as an assistant editor. He later served as labor editor and senior editor before being named managing editor in 1995. In that role he manages the daily operations of the newspaper, overseeing reporters, copy editors and freelance writers. In addition, Bruce continues to do some reporting, including covering the hose products beat. Prior to joining Rubber & Plastics News, he worked for three years at a daily newspaper in central Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1984 from Kent State University. Contact Bruce at bmeyer@crain.com. 
Mike McNulty, Senior reporterMike started as a reporter for Rubber & Plastics News in 1998 after working for several years as a writer/editor for a group of magazines and newspapers in Ohio. Mike began his career with the Wall Street Journal, where he worked for several years in news production before he moved on to become a writer/editor for a group of Cleveland newspapers, primarily covering politics and government. Contact Mike at mmcnulty@crain.com. 
Miles Moore, Senior Washington reporterMiles started as an assistant editor of Rubber & Plastics News in 1977, shortly after graduating from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. In 1980, he was transferred to Washington, D.C., as RPN's Washington reporter, adding the title of Washington reporter for Tire Business when that publication was founded in 1983. He was promoted to senior Washington reporter in 2003. Miles covers federal regulatory affairs, congressional action, the White House and Supreme Court activities as they relate to the tire and rubber industries. Contact Miles at mmoore@crain.com. 
Dana Shaffer, Copy editorDana joined Rubber & Plastics News in 2006 as a copy editor. She worked for two years as an editor for two weekly newspapers in the Cleveland area after graduating from Kent State University in 2004. During her time at Kent State, she was editor-in-chief for the student newspaper and magazine. Her responsibilities at RPN include editing and design. Contact Dana at dshaffer@crain.com. 
Kathie Harris, Editorial Coordinator, directory and buyers guide; editorial assistantKathie joined Rubber & Plastics News in 2008 as the editorial coordinator of RPN's Rubber Directory and Buyers Guide, and she also serves as editorial department assistant. Her duties include compiling and updating information for the annual rubber directory. She previously worked as a graphic artist on a contract basis for Veyance Technologies Inc. Contact Kathie at kharris@crain.com. Advertising Staff
Brent Weaver, Sales ManagerBrent has more than 25 years of sales/management experience. He joined Rubber & Plastics News as classified sales manager in 1998 after working as a classified sales rep for sister publication Plastics News. Prior to that, he ran his own advertising/graphics business in the Akron area. In addition to classified sales for RPN, Brent is also responsible for Mold Mart, Midwest territory display advertising, online advertising and booth/sponsorship sales for various RPN conferences including ITEC. Contact Brent at bweaver@crain.com. 
Peter McNeil, Display Advertising RepresentativePeter McNeil is a Rubber & Plastics News display advertising representative. McNeil, who is based in Akron, has more than 10 years of experience in business-to-business publishing and advertising sales. He also will be responsible for selling ads and sponsorships for RPN’s web-based products and conferences, including the biannual International Tire Exhibition & Conference. McNeil spent 10 years working for Benjamin Media in Peninsula, Ohio, a B2B publishing company in the construction, tunneling and utility markets, and also had worked for a health care publisher. Before entering the publishing field, he worked for several years as a sales representative in the commercial printing industry. He is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing. McNeil is a northeast Ohio native and lives in Medina, Ohio, with his wife and son. Contact Brent at pmcneil@crain.com. 
Jeff Mundson, Marketing managerJeff started with Crain Communications in 1995 as the marketing manager for Waste News, which was launched in May 1995. Since 1999 he has served as marketing manager for Rubber & Plastics News. He also is the conference manager for all the trade shows and conferences produced by RPN, including the International Tire Exhibition and Conference (ITEC); the International Silicone Conference; and the International Latex Conference. Jeff started his career in 1971 with the Plain Dealer newspaper in Cleveland. From 1979 until he joined Crain, Jeff worked in several positions for advertising and marketing companies. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University with a degree in marketing communications. Contact Jeff at jmundson@crain.com. 
Lori DiFrancesco, Sales Assistant and Trade Show CoordinatorLori joined Crain Communications in 1995 as the Rubber & Plastics News/Tire Business editorial assistant. In 2004 she added responsibilities with the sales staffs for both publications. Assisting the sales teams and marketing department with everyday clerical tasks, media kits, billing, surveys, mailings, promotions, databases, proposals, letters, etc. In 2011 she added responsibilities as Trade Show Coordinator, assisting the Trade Show Manager with RPN's Conferences - coordinating with exhibitors for exhibits, housing and registration and promotions. Contact Lori at ldifrancesco@crain.com. 
Abbe DeMaio, Audience Development ManagerAbbe earned her MBA from the University of Miami in 1997, has held several senior level marketing positions, including her most recent role as DeVry University’s metro marketing director for the Northeast region. Her 28-year career also includes stints as marketing director and client services manager for TV Guide magazine. She is responsible for developing and expanding Rubber & Plastics News' audience and readership across all media platforms, including the print publication, website, online newsletters, data center, conferences and events. Contact Abbe by e-mail at ademaio@crain.com. 
Alaina Scott, Web CoordinatorAlaina Scott joined Rubber & Plastics News in Akron Feb. 1, 2010, as the Web site coordinator for both publications. Alaina, who most recently served as channel manager for Advanstar Communications Inc.'s Drug Topics magazine, graduated in 2005 from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in newspaper journalism. She began her career as a county government and education reporter for the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette near Columbus, Ohio. She later began working for Advanstar as senior editor for Drug Topics, where she monitored and reported on analytics and wrote daily stories for the publication's Web site and monthly print issue. Contact Alaina at 330-865-6129 or by e-mail at ascott@crain.com. Production/Administrative
Debby Sims, Production director
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