Contact Us

Contact Us
RISMedia, Inc.
Real Estate Magazine
69 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

General Inquiries:
Toll Free: (800) 724-6000
Local: (203) 855-1234

Editorial Feedback: realestatemagazinefeedback@rismedia.com
Online News Feedback: online@rismedia.com
Advertising Opportunities Feedback: darrylm@rismedia.com
Other Feedback: online@rismedia.com

Executive Management

John E. Featherston, Founder, CEO & Publisher

John Featherston founded RISMedia in 1980 as the residential real estate industry premier source for news and information to the residential real estate, relocation and home services industries. Under Featherston’s leadership, RISMedia has become the leading media organization for breaking news and analysis as well as educational and networking events and marketing and branding solutions for the leading real estate and home services companies throughout the United States. A graduate of Iona College, Featherston is active in several charities locally and worldwide. He and his wife, Sheila reside in Westport, Connecticut with their five children. Contact John Featherston at (800) 724-6000 or john@rismedia.com.

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Darryl D. MacPherson, Executive Vice President

Darryl MacPherson is executive vice president of RISMedia. He is responsible for overall product development, sales, marketing and strategic initiatives of the organization. With more than 25 years of professional sales, management and recruitment experience, MacPherson has managed diversified service programs represented by senior level executives within Corporate America Fortune 1000.

A cum laude graduate of Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, MacPherson is a licensed Realtor-Associate in the state of New Jersey. He and his wife Nancy have three children and reside in Fairfield, Connecticut. Contact Darryl MacPherson at (800) 724-6000 or darryl@rismedia.com.

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Editorial & Production

Maria Patterson, Executive Editor

As executive editor, Maria oversees all print and online publications for RISMedia, including Real Estate magazine, The Power Broker Network Report, The Power Team Report, RISMedia’s annual Power Broker Report & Survey, and a variety of special-interest publications, including research reports and industry white papers. A part of the RISMedia organization for nearly four years, Maria is also integrally involved in the creation and planning of RISMedia events, including the annual Real Estate Leadership Conference, the annual Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner, and the recent launch of RISMedia’s First Annual CEO Exchange. A graduate of New York University’s School of Journalism, Maria brings more than 10 years of writing and publishing experience to RISMedia. Contact Maria at (800) 724-6000 ext. 127 or maria@rismedia.com.

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Beth McGuire, Managing Editor/Online

As managing editor for online, Beth McGuire manages the editorial direction and content as well as the overall look and feel of RISMedias website, www.rismedia.com and Daily e-News online newsletter distributed to over 300,000 subscribers. With RISMedia for nearly seven years, Beth also maintains her role as managing editor of Real Estate magazine and regularly contributes her range of editorial skills to all of RISMedias print publications, industry reports and four annual events.

Please contact Beth for any online editorial requests, PR and e-News subscription matters at (800) 724-6000 ext. 123 or beth@rismedia.com.

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Stephanie Andre, Managing Editor/Publications & Events

As managing editor for publications and events, Stephanie manages the monthly editorial and layout for Real Estate magazine as well as the overall planning for RISMedia’s four educational events. With RISMedia since 2005, Stephanie serves as the managing editor for all of RISMedia’s print publications including Real Estate magazine, The Power Broker Network Report, The Power Team Report, RISMedia’s annual Power Broker Report & Survey, and a variety of special-interest publications, including industry white papers. In addition, she manages the overall planning of RISMedia’s events and its educational sessions. Stephanie brings more than eight years of writing, editing and publishing experience to RISMedia. Please contact Stephanie at (800) 724-6000 ext. 141 or stephanie@rismedia.com

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Kayla O’Brien, Associate Online Editor

As associate online editor at RISMedia, Kayla O’Brien contributes to both the writing and editing for Real Estate Magazine. She is also responsible for compiling, formatting, and editing content for the Daily e-News online newsletter, distributed to over 300,000 subscribers, as well as RISMedia’s Web site, www.rismedia.com. As a recent addition to the RISMedia staff, Kayla graduated in May 2006 from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut with a B.A. in Media Studies. In her four years of undergraduate studies, she took on the role as Founding Editor-in-Chief of the University’s first student-run magazine, while maintaining the position of associate editor for the school’s newspaper. Contact Kayla O’Brien at (800)724-6000 ext. 134 or by e-mail, Kayla@rismedia.com.

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Christy LaSalle, Art Director

As RISMedia art director, Christy LaSalle is responsible for the overall look and feel of RISMedia persona. With nearly seven years with the company, Christy has been designing Real Estate magazine and the annual Power Broker Report & Survey from cover to cover for over five years. Christy has also helped introduce new products including the Power Broker Network Report, The Power Team Report and Local Area Homebuyers Guidebooks. She also contributes her artistic talents to RISMedia online design initiatives.

Please contact Christy with any questions regarding artwork or design at (800) 724-6000 ext. 126 or Christy@rismedia.com.

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Susanne Dwyer, Production Manager

As the production manager, Susanne Dwyer is responsible for the placement of ads in Real Estate magazine. She has been with RISMedia for over three years. Please contact Susanne if you need assistance with creating digital files for placement in the magazine or for information pertaining to ad specs and deadlines. She can be reached at (800) 724-6000 ext. 128 or susanned@rismedia.com.

 

 

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Kelli Cahill, Production Artist

As a production artist Kelli Cahill is responsible for the design and production of the company Local Area Homebuyer Guidebooks. She also regularly contributes to the design of RISMedia Real Estate magazine as well as the full scope of promotional materials for RISMedia’s four annual events and the company’s representation at other industry trade shows. She has been with RISMedia for over three years. Conctact Kelli Cahill at (800) 724-6000 ext. 125 or kelli@rismedia.com.

 

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National Accounts

Suzanne Andresen, Vice President of Sales & Account Management

Suzanne Andresen has been working with RISMedia for nearly 7 years, focusing on strategic initiatives and promotional solutions for our national client base utilizing our wide array of product and services to meet the dynamic needs of our service providers and readership simultaneously. She has been a sales professional for over 19 years working exclusively within the printing industry for 15 years. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a duel major in marketing and real estate. She sold real estate from her dorm room her senior year in college and was a licensed real estate broker in the state of South Carolina for 3 years. She works from her home in Maine. Contact Suzanne Andresen on 207-443-3314 or suzanne@rismedia.com

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Kara Todd, National Accounts

With more than five years of experience in advertising sales at RISMedia, Kara Todd is a National Account Manager for more than 30 executive clients advertising in Real Estate magazine, RISMedia’s Daily e-News and the company’s national corporate events and sponsorships. Her industry-leading clientele spans several sectors within the real estate industry including coaching, technology, direct mail marketing and large national brokerage firms. In her role, Kara has been breaking new advertising ground with her involvement in the development of a customized digital magazine, which RISMedia distributes as a co-branded product to over 10,000 members of a nationally recognized coaching firm. Kara received her B.S. in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Connecticut. Contact Kara Todd at (800)724-6000 ext 130 or kara@rismedia.com.

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Lisa Costello, National Accounts

As the newest member of the RISMedia Sales Team, Lisa brings 20 years of experience in the newspaper publishing industry. Having spent the first part of her career as a media buyer for Valassis and Caldor where she was responsible for negotiating all the newspaper contracts; she then transitioned to the sales side. In her previous position as National Account Manager for a local community newspaper she was responsible for managing and growing an extensive client base which included clients from the financial, wireless and retail segments. In her current role as National Account Manager at RISMedia she is responsible for managing and growing an extensive national account base in addition to establishing and implementing new business opportunities utilizing our three core products: Real Estate magazine, RISMedia’s Daily e-News and RISMedia.com. Lisa received her BS in Marketing from Boston University. Contact Lisa Costello at (800)724-6000 ext 151 or lisa@rismedia.com

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Patty Sinisko, Client Relations Manager

In her role as client relations manager, Patty serves as the liaison between RISMedia and its clients, responsible for overseeing the various components of a client’s contract, including ad trafficking, event sponsorship, online initiatives and editorial coverage. As point person, Patty interacts with all RISMedia departments to quickly resolve all client concerns and requests. A part of the RISMedia team for more than three years, Patty formerly held positions within the accounting and customer service divisions. Contact Patty Sinisko at (800) 724-6000 ext. 149 or patty@rismedia.com.

 

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Pat Hatton, Account Executive

Pat Hatton joined RIS Media in 2006 and handles advertising for individual realtors. She is responsible for national sales of the Power Broker Network report and the Power Team report for top producing agent teams. Pat was a stockbroker for 18 years. Contact Pat at ( 800) 724-6000 ext.124 or pat@rismedia.com.

 

 

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Information Technology

James Jones, Information Technology Manager

James Jones joined RISMedia in mid 2007 as the company’s Manager of Information Technology. Jim’s background includes over 15 years of experience in the computer industry. Jim’s responsibilities include database administration and management, desktop support, and Web site support/maintenance. For questions regarding RISMedia’s data management, RSS Feeds, or other technology-related issues, please contact Jim at (800) 724-6000, ext. 129 or jim@rismedia.com.

 

 

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Administration

Karen de Friesse, Director of Finance & Administration

Karen de Friesse is the director of finance and administration for RISMedia. With RISMedia for over three years, Karen is responsible for the accounting and administration duties for all RIS companies. Contact Karen de Friesse at (800) 724-6000 ext. 144 or Karen@rismedia.com.

 

 

 

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Alice Heffron, Administrative Assistant

Alice Heffron has been RISMedia’s receptionist and data entry assistant for over 18 years. Also as circulation manager, Alice manages Real Estate magazine subscriptions as well as subscriptions to RISMedia’s Power Broker Network Report for top brokers and Power Team Report for agent teams. To subscribe to any of our print publications, for general questions about RISMedia or to be directed to a specific department, contact Alice Heffron at (800)724-6000 or alice@rismedia.com.

 

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RIS Consulting Group

John Sculley, Vice President & Managing Director

At RIS Consulting Group since 1995, John Sculley designs and leads all RIS advisory, research and change management projects for corporate relocation programs and related services. He was formerly a vice president at a major relocation management company and at an international consulting firm, specializing in corporate location decisions and economic development. He was also executive director/CEO of a major Connecticut not-for-profit. He is the recipient of the Certified Relocation Professional designation (1990), the Meritorious Service Award (1997) and the President’s Award (2006) from the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council. He currently serves on the ERC’s national Task Force on Mobility Procurement and on the Board of Directors for the New England Relocation Association. A graduate of Bucknell University, John lives in New Milford, Connecticut. He and wife Mary have three daughters and a grandson. Contact John Sculley at (800) 724-6000 ext. 145 or johnsculley@rismedia.com.

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Peg Guinta, CRP, Projects Director

Peg Guinta is involved in the RISCG broad range of independent relocation consulting services for corporate clients and relocation service companies. Projects include market research and reporting; service satisfaction program management; relocation program analysis and design and policy writing. Peg joined RISCG in 1996 as a manager after 15+ years in various relocation management mortgage service positions. She is a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), a member of the Employee Relocation Council (ERC) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Contact Peg Guinta at (800) 724-6000 ext. 148 or peg@rismedia.com.