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Group Publisher
 David Moniz
Phone: 330-670-1234, ext. 215
Fax: 330-670-0874
dmoniz@babcox.com
A 25-year veteran of magazine publishing, David is group publisher of Babcox Media's Tire Review, Fleet Equipment and Transport Technology Today (T3) magazines. Throughout his career, David has served in a variety of sales and management positions with such trade journals as Fleet Owner and Heavy Duty Trucking and in private industry. David is a past member of The American Trucking Associations, Technology & Maintenance Council, the Society of Automotive Engineers and numerous state truck associations. This ex-SCCA racer is a marketing/communications graduate of the University of Dayton.
Editor
 Jim Smith
Phone: 330-670-1234, ext. 298
Fax: 330-670-0874
jsmith@babcox.com
With more than 24 years in the tire and automotive industries, Jim's communications experience includes stints as a newspaper reporter and editor, a public relations manager and a variety of creative and management roles with an advertising agency. The Kent State University journalism major served as editor and associate editor for a number of community newspapers in Northeast Ohio before joining Modern Tire Dealer in 1984, where he served as senior editor and editor of the Kovach Tire Report. After four years in brand and corporate public relations roles with Bridgestone/Firestone, Jim joined Nashville's Stumpf Bartels Advertising in 1992. He became Tire Review's editor in October 1999.
Managing Editor
 Denise Koeth
Phone: 330-670-1234, ext. 274
Fax: 330-670-0874
dkoeth@babcox.com
Denise Koeth is managing editor of Tire Review magazine. Denise writes feature articles on various tire segments, as well as managing and editing the magazine's various featured columns. She also manages Tire Review Online, the magazine's well-read website. Denise has a strong journalism background, and served as feature section writer and news reporter for the Medina County Gazette and was a reporter for the Barberton Herald, both located in the Akron area. She is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in communications.
Commercial Editor
Al Cohn
A 33-year veteran of the trucking industry, Al spent 28 years working
with Goodyear in a variety of assignments, including tire compounding
and designing, field engineering, sales and marketing. In December
2005, he joined Pressure Systems International (PSI) as director of new
market development and engineering support. Al is a frequent industry
speaker and is an active member of the Society of Automotive Engineers,
Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Intermodal Association of
North America, American Trucking Association and Technology &
Maintenance Council. In 2001, Al received TMC’s highest honor for
contribution to the industry, the Silver Spark Plug Award. At SAE, Al
is currently the chairman of the maintenance committee.
Performance Editor
Mac Demere
Author of the popular Performance column that appears in most issues of Tire Review, Mac is a freelance automotive writer, vehicle tester, driving instructor, accomplished race driver, 18-wheeler driver and performance driver for video productions. He holds a journalism degree and is in the process of obtaining a Master's degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mac has competed in NASCAR's Southwest Tour and IMSA's Rolex 24 at Daytona. He co-drove to five wins in 24-hour races and scored several other victories on road racing circuits, oval tracks and autocross courses. Mac has written for numerous magazines, newspapers and websites, in addition to appearing on several television programs. He also has organized, hosted and instructed several consumer driving events. He has been an instructor for several racing schools and a driving coach for numerous racers and test engineers.
Contributing Writer
Joanne Draus Klein
Joanne Draus Klein is an award-winning journalist who has worked for 30 years as a writer, editor, reporter, columnist and critic for magazines and newspapers based primarily in greater Cleveland and Akron. Before joining Tire Review, her beats ranged from business (Corporate Cleveland Magazine) to music and the arts (Akron Beacon Journal, Scene Magazine, Northern Ohio Live Magazine) to politics, lifestyle and society (Sun Newspapers, Currents Magazine, Western Reserve Magazine, Cleveland Now Magazine). Among the news organizations that have awarded her work are The Association of Area Business Publications, Suburban Newspapers of America, The Press Club of Cleveland and Women in Communications' Akron Chapter. She holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Kent State University.
Contributing Writer
 Tom Duke
Tom is a public relations veteran with extensive experience in the tire industry. Prior to joining Tire Review as a contributing editor in January 2008, he held managerial positions at Ohio Edison, Cooper Industries and BFGoodrich, as well as leadership positions with two top marketing communications agencies in Akron, Ohio and Greenville, S.C. Tom retired from Jackson-Dawson Marketing Solutions in Greenville in 2007, where he served clients such as Michelin and BMW. He is a member of the Public Relations Society of America’s National Board of Ethics and Professional Standards, vice president of the Akron PRSA Chapter and a member of the Professional Advisory Board for the Kent State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Tom is currently doing consulting work for a number of clients.
Contributing Writer
 Asa Sharp
asasharp@aol.com
A self-professed car nut and racing enthusiast, Asa is far better known
as an expert commercial tire engineer and marketer. During his 34-year
career with Goodyear, Asa worked in a variety of development, marketing
and sales engineering positions – covering the passenger, light truck
and medium/heavy truck tire arenas. His thorough understanding of tires
and their users has made him an informative and entertaining speaker
and a valued addition to the Tire Review staff. Asa earned a bachelor's
degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a
master's degree in finance and marketing from the University of Akron
and a law degree from the same university. A member of the Society of
Automotive Engineers and past chairman of the RMA Tire Engineering
Committee, Asa is also a recipient of the coveted Silver Spark Plug
award from the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American
Trucking Associations.
 Contributing Writer
Andrew Markel
amarkel@babcox.com
Andrew Markel is a technician and former service writer and
he brings this practical knowledge to the Brake & Front End team as editor.
Andrew holds several automotive certifications from ASE and manufacturers.
Andrew is the third generation of his family in the automotive repair business.
He collects vintage tools and own several classic cars including a 1967 Rambler
American.
 Contributing Writer
Larry Carley
Larry Carley has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, including experience as an ASE-certified technician, and has won numerous awards for his articles. He has written 12 automotive-related books and developed automotive training software.
Contributing Writer
George Lucas
George Lucas is executive vice president of U.S. Learning, headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. He is a speaker, trainer and expert in marketing strategy, negotiations, retailing, personal selling and international marketing. George has written several business books; his primary areas of expertise include business-to-business negotiation skills, sales and business development, marketing strategy, and leadership skills. He has held positions with American Hospital Supply Corp. and Pitney Bowes, as well as faculty positions at Texas A&M and The University of Memphis. George was a founding member of the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas A&M University. He received a bachelor's degree, MBA and Ph.D from the University of Missouri.
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