Our Editors

 

EDITORIAL


Maria Patterson

Maria Patterson
Executive Editor

Maria Patterson has more than 30 years experience in executive positions within B2B publishing, 18 of which have been spent as RISMedia’s Executive Editor, overseeing the creation and direction of RISMedia’s award-winning print and digital content, as well as providing strategic planning for RISMedia events. A graduate of NYU’s journalism school, she previously served as editor-in-chief at Miller Freeman in NYC.

FUN FACT: Nature-lover and nerd, when not leading the editorial team, you can find Maria hiking, composting or buried in a book, jotting down new vocabulary words.

PHONE: 203-523-3727


Beth McGuire
Vice President, Online Editorial

Recently promoted to Vice President, Online Editorial, Beth McGuire oversees the editorial direction and content of RISMedia’s websites, and its daily, weekly and monthly newsletters. Through her two decades with the company, she has also contributed her range of editorial and creative skills to the company’s publications, content marketing platforms, events and more.

FUN FACT: Whenever time permits, Beth enjoys spending time with her family at their lake house in Vermont.

PHONE: 203-855-1234 Ext. 123


Paige Tepping

Paige Tepping
Senior Managing Editor

As RISMedia’s Senior Managing Editor, Paige Tepping oversees the monthly editorial and layout for Real Estate magazine, working with clients to bring their stories to life. She also contributes to both the writing and editing of the magazine’s content. Paige has been with RISMedia since 2007.

FUN FACT: Paige appeared on an episode of celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s “3 Days to Open” TV show. Flay was serving up gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup in Stamford, Connecticut, as he helped launch the city’s Melt Mobile food truck.

PHONE: 203-523-3731


Paige Brown

Paige Brown
Managing Editor, Blog/Social Media

As Managing Editor, Social Media & Blog, Paige oversees RISMedia’s social media editorial and creative strategy, as well as managing content for the Housecall Blog, ACESocial and other editorial projects. She also helps develop marketing materials, email campaigns and articles for Real Estate magazine. Paige graduated from CCSU with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations.

FUN FACT: Outside of the office, Paige enjoys cruising the beach in her Jeep and watching endless reruns of Gilmore Girls.

PHONE: 203-855-1234 Ext. 158


Jordan Grice

Jordan Grice
Senior Online Editor

As an Senior Online Editor, Jordan Grice produces a mix of content and reports for RISMedia’s online publication, daily newsletters and Real Estate magazine. He also plays a role in writing, editing and publishing content featured in RISMedia’s RealEdge Podcast page. Prior to joining RISMedia, Jordan has served as a journalist for Hearst Connecticut Media Group, The Republican and Local Voice Media (now Local Daily Media).

FUN FACT: When he isn’t tracking down stories, Jordan enjoys Crossfit and watching live stand-up comedy.

PHONE: 203-523-3740


Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams
Senior Online Editor

As Senior Online Editor, Jesse is responsible for creating both long and short-form content across RISMedia platforms, including pursuing new angles and investigative pieces on real estate industry news. Prior to joining RISMedia, Jesse wrote for community news organizations around Connecticut, including Shore Publishing and TriCorner News, as well as working in research for ESPN.

FUN FACT: Jesse hitchhiked a good portion of the contiguous United States in his youth. Today he enjoys noise music, cooking and most video games.

PHONE: 203-523-3738

Contributing Editors


John Voket

John Voket has been an RISMedia Contributing Editor for almost two decades. He is an award-winning community journalist, photographer, broadcaster, podcaster, designer and webcast producer-and a multi-instrumentalist/singer who enjoys playing, performing, and attending live music events.


Lesley Grand

Lesley Grand has been an RISMedia Contributing Editor for almost two decades. She is an award-winning television and print journalist and has worked at PBS, CNBC and CNN reporting on business, finance and real estate. She recently went back to grad school where she added documentary filmmaking to her freelance projects.


Keith Loria

A graduate of the University of Miami, Keith Loria is a D.C.-based, award-winning journalist who has been writing for major publications for close to 20 years on topics as diverse as real estate, travel and Broadway. He started his career with the Associated Press and has held high editorial positions at publications aimed at healthcare, sports and technology. When not busy writing, he can be found playing with his two daughters, Jordan and Cassidy.


Andrew King

Andrew King

Andrew King is a former newspaper journalist with 15 years experience on award-winning projects in New York and New Jersey, his home state. Currently he serves as the Public Relations Director for Bastion Elevate, a full-service marketing firm based in California.


Barbara Pronin

Barbara Pronin

Barbara Pronin is an award-winning journalist and former news editor based in Orange County, California. A confirmed observer of the human condition, she is also the author of six mysteries and two non-fiction books.