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Executive Team

Dennis McKenna

CEO

Dennis is CEO and co-founder of e.Republic. Established in 1984, it is the leading media company focused on state and local government and education. Dennis oversees strategy and business development for the firm and is responsible for its market-leading print and digital publishing, business intelligence and integrated media.

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Paul Harney

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer

Paul joined e.Republic in 1997 and spearheaded the conversion of the company’s customer relationship management (CRM) system and audience database management onto Salesforce and Eloqua platforms.

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Paul Taylor, PhD

Chief Content Officer

Paul works with e.Republic’s editorial, research and conference teams to identify issues and content initiatives vital to public service, coordinating the combined resources of Governing, Government Technology, Emergency Management, Public CIO, the GOVERNING Institute and the Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education.

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Margaret Mohr

Chief Marketing Officer

Margaret brings over 25 years of marketing expertise and business strategy to her position. She directs all marketing and brand management for e.Republic.

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Lisa Bernard

Chief Administrative Officer

Lisa is responsible for Human Resources where she oversees hiring, training and career development for nearly 200 staff. She is also directly responsible for the smooth performance of the company’s Information Services, Facilities, Web Services and Print Production.

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Steve Towns

Executive Editor, e.Republic / Editor, Government Technology

Steve is responsible for the coordination of editorial strategies and standards across all the firm’s media platforms. He directs the editorial teams that produce Government Technology, Public CIO, Emergency Management and Digital Communities and their respective Websites.

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Cathilea Robinett

Executive Vice President

Cathilea oversees operations for the company’s award-winning media platforms: Government Technology, Public CIO, Emergency Management and Converge. With over 20 years experience in media, Cathilea oversees magazines, Websites, conferences and events, as well as the Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education.

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Don Pearson

Executive Vice President of Sales / Group Publisher

Don joined Government Technology in 1992 as the first executive director of Government Technology Executive Forums. In 1999, he became group publisher where he has orchestrated all aspects of Government Technology’s award-winning portfolio of print publications and online properties.

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Justin Greeves

Vice President of Research

As Vice President of Research for e.Republic, Justin leads a team of researchers and business intelligence analysts with expertise in state and local government, procurement, and survey research.

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Alan Cox

Senior Vice President for Events

Alan is Senior Vice President of Events for e.Republic, where he oversees the annual production of more than 200 events. Held regionally in state capitols and large metropolitan areas, the events address key strategy and policy issues surrounding the use of information technology in state and local government and education.

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Erin Waters

Publisher, GOVERNING

Erin Waters is publisher of GOVERNING, a division of e.Republic, where she oversees business development and sales across key market segments, including public finance, technology, infrastructure, energy and advocacy.

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