It's only understandable that Renée "occasionally" finds herself arriving late to an appointment - after all, as a human perpetual motion machine, she's constantly trying to fit an extra couple of hours of activity into a 24-hour day. But high energy is the necessary fuel for the type of entrepreneurial spirit that created CBC™ Magazine as well runs ContemporCommunications, one of the most successful and fastest-growing design firms in the region. While attending a variety of networking events, Renée came to realize that the whole market of networking greatly needed a publication that would give pertinent information and enable connections. Thus, the idea of CBC™ Magazine was born. If growing her businesses isn't enough to fill the day, Renée works tirelessly for charitable causes, such as The Littlest Heroes, which helps NE Ohio families and children diagnosed with cancer. Renée and her husband, Mark, enjoy wine tasting, traveling, hiking and spending time with their families. Cooking, walking, shopping and spending time with friends fill what other precious leisure time this Kent State University graduate has—as she works toward her long-term goals of growing Contempo into the premiere design firm in Cleveland, introducing a note card/paper product line and becoming involved in a gallery/winery venture.

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CBC Editor Thomas Skernivitz recently marked his 20th year as a professional journalist. A 1988 graduate of Bowling Green State University, he spent 10 years with the Medina Gazette, covering local sports and businesses as well as Cleveland's professional sports franchises. In 1998 he moved to trade magazines. While employed by Advanstar Communications and Questex Media, he covered a variety of industries, from dermatology to agronomy to construction. A native of Garfield Heights and currently a resident of Berea, Skernivitz spends as much time as possible with his wife and two sons, ages 4 and 2, while trying to mix in some exercise, gardening, wine tastings, and Indians games.

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CBC's Vice President of Sales Robert Reed has extensive experience in sales, advertising and marketing, serving most recently as partner and vice president of sales at Gardenlife Inc. Previously Reed has worked for TNT Publishing Company, Delaware Agricultural Society, The United States Trotting Association, and Scioto Downs Inc. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University.

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Jonathan Hoffman – who has ten plus years within the industry – prides himself on versatility. From being a self-motivator at Fidanza Engineering Corporation to joining the team oriented Contempo Communications Jon has utilized his desire to learn and explore. It gives him the ability and experience to contribute in a multitude of scenarios.

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Ryan Cirignano has a passion for print design. As a recent graduate of Coastal Carolina University, Ryan’s newly creative ideas and design skills have been an asset to our mission.

As a Junior Graphic Designer, Ryan contributes on a multitude of creative projects including CBC Magazine and the Cleveland Indians. He understands the importance of meeting deadlines while priding himself on attention to detail, which he acquired during his service in the United States Navy.

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