The Advertising Staff Each week, the Orange County Business Journal delivers the most complete package of news and information on Orange County's companies, industries and business people. It is concise, comprehensive, authoritative, well-organized and entertaining - the perfect environment for advertising. And by providing an outstanding editorial environment, we present our advertisers in the best possible light. Our professional account managers are readily availabe to assist you:
		Laura Garrett, Vice President of Advertising and Marketing, has an extensive background in publishing having worked in New York where she launched a variety of trade and consumer titles both domestically and internationally. Laura begins her sixth year at the Orange County Business Journal and reports that she looks forward to working with the terrific sales team that has been with her throughout the years. Laura may be reached by phone at (949) 833-8373 ext. 210 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Sales Manager, Judy DeCero, assists attorneys, commercial banks and firms involved in recruitment, temporary placement and outplacement with their advertising needs. Judy can be reached by phone at (949) 833-8373, Ext. 213, or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Sales Manager, Steve Gall, has spent the past nine years at the Business Journal working with clients who advertise in the following categories: healthcare, residential homebuilding, the hotel and travel industry, golf courses, sports teams and publications. A communications graduate of Cal State Fullerton, Steve came to the Journal from KDOC-TV, where he held the position of advertising account executive. Steve may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 221 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Sheldon Ascher has 20 years experience in marketing publications. For the past six years at the Business Journal he has specialized in marketing the following categories: Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Building Maintenance, Engineering, Environmental Services, and Transportation. Born in Chicago and raised in New York, Sheldon lives in Trabuco Canyon. Sheldon may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 217 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Bob Brunson has been with the Business Journal for more than three years, and has a 12-year background in publishing, advertising and marketing. His focus at the Business Journal is developing customized and successful marketing campaigns for companies in the high-tech sector, such as telecom, Internet, e-commerce and Web development firms, as well as office furniture and equipment firms. Bob is also the director of our bi-annual Dot.com Directory. Bob lives with his wife and two children in Mission Viejo. Bob may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 246 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Corinne Dekker handles education, advertising and marketing agencies, PR companies, title, air charters, and hospitality - restaurants, caterers and event planners. Corinne can be reached at (949)833-8373, ext 228 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		A 14 year veteran in advertising sales Bobby Dorman specializes in assisting computer hardware and software companies, video and videoconferencing firms, health clubs, seminars and conferences, entertainment firms and auto dealerships with their advertising needs. He also moonlights as a vocalist in local Orange County night clubs and performs at local events. Bobby may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 202 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Doreen Gunness has been at the Business Journal since 1993. She serves the financial and economic development categories. Originally from Wisconsin, this �cheesehead� spends her free time outdoors: camping, hiking, surfing and scuba diving. Doreen may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 216 or by by e-mail at [email protected].
		Almost five years with the Orange County Business Journal have given Kristina Mears special insight to our advertisers� needs. Kristina assists her advertisers in designing and placing classified ads and fictitious name statements. Formerly our circulation coordinator, Kristina knows the value of our Business Journal to its readers as well as advertisers. Kristina may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 211 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Amanda Tuberfield is the Business Journal�s special projects manager. Before joining the Business Journal, Amanda�s extensive sales background included a successful stint in International Promotions for British Airways. Born in Birmingham, England, Amanda moved to the U.S. eight years ago. She can be reached at (949) 833-8373, Ext. 209, or by e-mail at [email protected].
		A second-generation Southern Californian, Loretta Nissen's five years of experience with local advertising agencies as a media planner and buyer gives her insight into the importance of advertising, which she passes on to her clients. Her accounts include executive suite companies, residential real estate agents, security firms, and all categories within our Business Resource Directory. Loretta may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 215 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Barbara Boczek is the OCBJ Supplements Editor; she also coordinates special events, including the Women in Business and Family Owned Business awards luncheons. Before joining the Business Journal in May 2000, Barbara was the assistant editor at Newport Beach [714] magazine, where she also covered community events. Barbara is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and received her BA in English from Cleveland State University. Prior to moving to Orange County in 1997, she and her family lived in Indiana and Michigan. Barbara remains a loyal fan of the Cleveland Indians, and she and her husband, Jim, are active members of the Southern California Browns Backers Association, as well. Barbara may be reached by phone at (949)833-8373 ext. 220 or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Heather Wilson is the advertising coordinator for the Business Journal. She is responsible for handling national accounts as well as ensuring proper placement of all ads in the publication. Heather can be reached at (949) 833-8373, Ext. 223, or by e-mail at [email protected].
		Chris Halsey is the coordinator for Dot.com, the bi-annual reference guide to Orange County Web sites. He is responsible for maintaining and compiling data for the Dot.com database, which contains more than 4,000 entries. Finishing a 5 1/2-year tour as a journalist in the United States Navy, Chris is currently a graphic design major at Fullerton College. Chris can be reached at (949) 833-8373, Ext. 220, or by e-mail at [email protected].