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 Contemporary Design Group, Inc., 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 CDG 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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As the CBC™ magazine Advertising Director, Jackie spends her days making connections with the Northeast Ohio Business community and developing partnerships with prospective clients to create successful marketing campaigns that include print advertising, e-marketing through our magazine website and e-newsletter and with our signature event sponsorships. She hopes to create tailored marketing programs that generate positive results to connect our partners with the decision-makers in the business community here.
Jackie brings 12 years of advertising sales and marketing experience in the Publishing industry. She began her career in Publishing with Crain Communications working for Ad Age magazine and spent over 6 years at Advanstar Communications, managing a $2+ million territory for their automotive titles Aftermarket Business & Motor Age magazines. In 2006, Jackie won the Best Sales Presentation Award for Advanstar Communications. Jackie is a board member of Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland (SME), a member of Women In Sports and Events (WISE), and on the planning committee for the 2010 American Cancer Society’s Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball.
Jackie received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations from Bowling Green State University and resides in Lakewood with her family. She is a member of Lakewood Early Childhood PTA (LECPTA) and enjoys participating in many local events with her family, spending time outdoors with their dog Hendrix and supporting their community.

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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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