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Bob Trebilcock - Executive Editor - robert.trebilcock@myfairpoint.net
Tel: 603-357-0484
Bob's blog: Company Briefings

Bob has covered information technology, automated data collection and materials handling at the magazine since 1998. From 1977 to 1983, he had hands on manufacturing and sales experience in the materials handling industry, working for a family-owned industrial packaging business. Since then, he has been a magazine writer, working for magazines as varied as Sports Illustrated, Reader’s Digest and Good Housekeeping. Covering the industry for Modern Materials Handling has allowed him to combine his interest in materials handling with his experience as a magazine writer. Trebilcock has a bachelor of fine arts in creative writing from Bowling Green State University.

Noël P. Bodenburg - Executive Managing Editor - noel.bodenburg@reedbusiness.com
Tel: (781) 734-8261

Noël joined Modern in January 2006 and previously worked for Modern’s sister publications as the production editor at Test & Measurement World magazine and managing editor of Automotive Test Report. Prior to joining Modern, Noël worked as the director of communications for The Rivers School (Weston, Mass.) where she oversaw the redesign and launch of the independent school’s dynamic and interactive Web site. She has a bachelor’s of science degree in journalism from Boston University.

Lorie King Rogers- Associate Editor - lorie.rogers@reedbusiness.com
Tel: (603) 355-2233

Lorie has worked with Modern since 2001. She has reported for NA and ProMat show dailies as well as the Casebook. As associate editor, Lorie will write the news section for the Web and the magazine as well as work on feature articles. She’s an Emerson College grad and studied graphic design at Harvard; she wrote and produced advertising copy, promotional spots, and public service for WKNE AM/FM in Keene; and she actually worked as an editor on Stock Car Racing Magazine when she was first getting into the business.

Roberto Michel - Editor at Large - robertomichel@charter.net
Tel: 608-846-1951

Roberto covers the use of materials handling and information technology (IT) systems, primarily in the manufacturing industry. Michel has covered the use of IT by manufacturing enterprises since 1996, when he joined the staff of Manufacturing Systems magazine, a Reed Business Information publication now known as Manufacturing Business Technology.

In his eight years on staff with the magazine, Michel rose to become chief editor of the print monthly, building up deep expertise in enterprise, manufacturing and supply chain planning and execution systems. He continues to write for Manufacturing Business Technology as a senior contributing editor, and since fall 2004, has been an Editor at Large with Modern Materials Handling.

Sara Pearson Specter- Editor at Large - sara@moxiemarketingllc.com
Tel: 513-752-7712

Sara Pearson Specter has written articles and supplements for Modern Materials Handling as an Editor at Large since 2001. Based in Cincinnati, Specter has worked in the fields of graphic design, advertising, marketing and public relations for more than 10 years, with a special emphasis on helping business-to-business industrial and manufacturing companies.

Specter opened her own marketing communications firm, Moxie Marketing LLC, in 2001. Clients include companies in a diverse range of fields, including materials handing and packaging, metalworking, financial services, medical services, regional economic development, higher education and retail. Specter graduated from Centre College in Danville, Ky. with a bachelor's degree in French and history.

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