Brian has nearly two decades of experience utilizing a consultative, solutions-focused sales approach, along with effective leadership, principled by coaching teams for success, and a reputation for helping customers to achieve their sales goals using a combined ability to understand business vision and strategically execute on those objectives.

In 1988, Mark started his own publishing company and launched three magazines in the team sports b2b market: Athletic Management, Training & Conditioning and Coaching Management. In 2019, he sold the magazines to Great American Media Services and joined GAMS, merging Athletic Management and Coaching Management with Coach & Athletic Director and expanding the focus and reach of Training & Conditioning.

Jolan has two years working with a daily print newspaper and 14 years in customer service. She enjoys meeting deadlines while providing a helpful and friendly customer service experience.

Wesley Sykes is the managing editor of the sports division for Great American Media Services, overseeing the editorial content for Coach & Athletic Director, Training & Conditioning, and Winning Hoops brands. His aim is to provide news, information, and features that are both enlightening and entertaining for sports industry professionals across the country using various story-telling media platforms. Upon receiving his journalism degree from Hofstra University, Wesley has covered a wide variety of athletics — ranging from the NFL and NBA to collegiate and high school sports and everything in between.

Ali has 5 plus years of experience as a Graphic Designer and has been working at Great American Media Services since the fall of 2016. She currently is the Creative Director and also the lead designer on Gift Shop Plus and Lawn & Garden Retailer. Ali enjoys the world of creative problem solving and has a passion for bringing ideas to life through graphic design.

Becky is an audience insight expert, having working in audience development for more than 13 years. She has a vast amount of experience with the various audiences across print and digital platforms. Becky and her team dig into our entire data platform and, based on the client’s needs, provide them with a target audience for the best performance possible.

Stephanie has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and events with a demonstrated history of success in the trade show and publishing industries. With her diverse skills in event management, digital and email marketing, audience development, social media and branding, she is an essential part of our team.

Kim has 20 years of experience in journalism and marketing. With degrees in journalism and anthropology and a master's degree in integrated marketing communications, she believes in the power of storytelling and information to create connections and bring people together. Her specialty is in combining data and heart to build a compelling brand story, and she loves working with clients to set a unique marketing strategy to drive their businesses forward.