Our Team
Abbe Miller
VP/Editorial Director
Shop Floor Lasers
Welding Productivity
FAB Shop Magazine Direct
A graduate of Columbia College’s journalism program in Chicago, Abbe has been writing about the metals industry for several years in several capacities. Currently, she is the editor-in-chief of three of Techgen’s publications: Shop Floor Lasers, Welding Productivity, and FAB Shop Magazine Direct. In her free time, she enjoys cooking restaurant-quality food at home as well as gardening in her backyard.
847.749.6956
amiller@techgenmedia.com
Susan Woods
Managing Editor
Susan Woods is managing editor for Welding Productivity, Shop Floor Lasers, and FAB Shop Magazine Direct. She has more than 15 years’ experience writing for the metalworking industry. In addition to metal fabrication, she has covered machine tools extensively. Susan is a graduate from Western Illinois University. She lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband and two children, who keep her pretty busy in her free time. She also enjoys reading, gardening and rooting for Chicago’s numerous sports teams.
847.973.2271
swoods@techgenmedia.com
Jimmy Myers
Editor
Jimmy Myers spent 12 years of his writing career in newspaper journalism, covering state government and higher education. When he launched his freelance career in 2013, he quickly amassed clients in a broad range of industries with a focus on digital publishing. Building up copy for their websites, he produced blogs, news releases, white papers and case studies – all intended to enhance his clients’ industry authority and improve their online presence. Raised in the Midwest, he now resides in Portland, Ore., where he and his weimaraner, Sir Winston, explore the miles and miles of wooded trails.
503.964.7519
jmyers@techgenmedia.com
Justin Stivers
VP/E-Media
Justin Stivers, born and raised in various small towns in Washington state, graduated from Shoreline College with a degree in Science and Business. For the better part of a decade, Justin has been pursuing SEO and social media marketing and has been fronting email marketing campaigns in New York and New Jersey. When Justin isn’t doing something computer or web oriented, he tends to like music (both playing and attending shows) and video games (Super Nintendo is still his fave).
Neil Kelly
National Advertising Sales Manager
Neil Kelly has been involved in advertising sales in metalworking markets for 40 years, including publishing companies such as Penton Media, Chilton and GIE Media. His outside interest include hunting, fishing and golf. He has also been involved in local politics as a member of various service committees.
610.584.5560
nkelly@techgenmedia.com
Rick Edman
National Advertising Sales Manager
Rick Edman is a publishing professional with broad B2B experience, specifically in the metals manufacturing and fabricating sectors. When Rick isn’t working, he enjoys learning about new technologies, going to the gym, playing tennis and working with his wife in their garden.
203.656.1000
rickedman@techgenmedia.com
Alan Berg
President
Alan Berg has spent his entire career – more than 35 years – in B2B publishing with 20 years focused on the manufacturing sector. Alan and his wife have two daughters and a chihuahua named Shakira. In Alan’s spare time he likes to exercise and sample new craft beers both domestic and imported.
732.995.6072
aberg@techgenmedia.com