7/13/2011
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT—Green industry editorial veteran Ron Hall has joined Moose River Media as editor-in-chief of Turf magazine and affiliated brand extensions. Mr. Hall has covered the landscaping, lawn care, athletic field and golf maintenance markets for more than 25 years, and has won more editorial awards than any other journalist covering the professional green industry.
Mr. Hall is responsible for managing the magazine's overall content and design and will help identify and execute new information products. Turf's editor Amy Hill remains in her current role, and Brooke Rockwell will continue as editor of Landscape & Hardscape Design-Build, a magazine within Turf.
"We're extremely excited to have somebody of Ron's caliber on our team," said Moose River Media President and CEO Korry Stagnito. "I'm confident that his vast industry knowledge, experience and contacts will benefit our subscribers and customers and also serve as a valuable resource for our staff."
Founded in 1988, Turf, including Landscape & Hardscape Design-Build, is the only national publication serving landscape contractors that also offers four regional editions. The magazine is the industry's advertising leader according to market share tracking firm, IMS, and has grown advertising pages 18 percent between January and May 2011.
Mr. Hall may be reached 419-734-5080 or rhall@MooseRiverMedia.com.
Moose River Media is America's leading integrated media business information company serving the green and agricultural industries.