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Final Wrap
There’s No ‘I’ In Team
We’re Doing Great Things Together
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n most fall Friday nights, you’ll find me at a high school football field. If our local team is playing on the road, I’m sitting in the stands. If we’re at home, I’m sitting in the press box announcing the game. I’ve had the great opportunity to be the stadium public address announcer for the Tallmadge (Ohio) Blue Devils high school football team for the past five years. I’ve been able to watch friends’ kids grow up and move into and through the program, both as players and cheerleaders. Our teams have enjoyed state playoff runs ... and they’ve endured some tough seasons. I’ve been in stadiums that were so packed and noisy you couldn’t hear my “Tallmadge First Down!” calls ... and I’ve been in others that were so empty you could hear individual conversations in the visitors stands on the other side of the field. There’s virtually no atmosphere better than Friday Night Football, and through it all, I’ve been accepted as a small part of the team. I thank the administrators, coaching staff and athletic department and, with their permission, I’m not going anywhere! And speaking of “team” and “not
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going anywhere,” I’m pleased to tell you about some great changes we’ve made at Engine Builder. I’ve recently had the honor of accepting the title of Publisher of this fine publication – obviously, with great power comes great responsibility, which is why I’m surrounding myself with a great team. Ed Sunkin, who has been editor of our sister publication Underhood Service for the past 14 years, has joined our team as editor. Ed will be primarily responsible for continuing and advancing the mission of providing our readers and advertisers with the best technical, marketing and business information in the industry on a monthly basis. Wait, let me amend that – on a DAILY basis. Our website, EngineBuilderMag.com is a constantly updated source of information that complements the monthly printed issue. We encourage you to use the two resources together to build and grow your business. Ed rejoins our team (he was managing editor of this magazine 17 years ago) to help fill the shoes of Brendan Baker, who, has stepped up to become content director of Babcox Media’s exciting new website, Speedville.com. Speedville.com will be the new
Publisher Doug Kaufman, ext. 262 dkaufman@babcox.com
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Editor Ed Sunkin, ext. 258 esunkin@babcox.com
Advertising Services Tina Purnell, ext. 243 tpurnell@babcox.com
Senior Executive Editor Brendan Baker, ext. 228 bbaker@babcox.com Graphic Designer Nichole Anderson, ext. 232 nanderson@babcox.com
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Director of Distribution Rich Zisk, ext. 287 rzisk@babcox.co Circulation Manager Pat Robinson, ext. 276 probinson@babcox.com Sr. Circulation Specialist Ellen Mays, ext. 275 emays@babcox.com
Sales Representatives Bobbie Adams badams@babcox.com 330-670-1234, ext. 238 Roberto Almenar ralmenar@babcox.com 330-670-1234, ext. 233 David Benson dbenson@babcox.com 330-670-1234 ext. 210 Don Hemming dhemming@babcox.com 330-670-1234, ext. 286 Jamie Lewis jlewis@babcox.com 330-670-1234, ext. 266
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address for performance. Much more than just the typical consumerfocused website, Speedville.com allows Babcox Media to merge the enthusiast’s passion for cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats with the professional’s demand for relevant technical information. Babcox has been a media force in the performance aftermarket since before there WAS a performance aftermarket. This exciting new property will bring our nearly 2 million readers, viewers and visitors directly into the reach of the entire automotive industry’s leading performance product manufacturers and suppliers. Luckily for Engine Builder, Brendan will continue to be part of the magazine team even as he works to develop a website that serves the undercar, appearance/refinishing, safety/convenience and, yes, engine segments of the racing, restyling and restoration markets. You can get a sneak peek of the fun at Speedville.com and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter! Thanks to Ed and Brendan, not to mention superstars Tina, Nichole, David, Roberto and the entire Babcox varsity, we have a winning program. I’m proud to be part of such a team. ■
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Babcox Media Inc. Bill Babcox, President Greg Cira, Vice President, CFO Jeff Stankard, Vice President Beth Scheetz, Controller In Memorium: Edward S. Babcox (1885-1970) Founder of Babcox Publications Inc. Tom B. Babcox (1919-1995) Chairman