John & Robin Gales worked together in the broadcasting industry for 11 years with John as the Director of Sales and Robin as the Traffic Manager for 4 radio stations in Lebanon, New Hampshire. John had gone on to handle General Manager’s duties for a group of 5 radio stations in central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. After a long successful tenure in broadcasting John and Robin with the guidance of partner Bob Frisch and wife Cheryl, publisher of three community magazines in the Connecticut River Valley of VT/NH, began publishing Best of Burlington Magazine. This publishing team brings to the magazine a host of experience in working in the community, business leaders, and Vermonters. John has served on a review and allocation committee for a local United Way, Lions Club, member of the Upper Valley Economic and Development Committee, Marketing Committee for the Rutland Downtown Partnership, and developed and supervised radio fundraising efforts for the Rutland Regional Fieldhouse that resulted in tens of thousands of dollars being raised. In addition John and Robin have served in fundraising efforts for David’s House, a home away from home for families of children being treated at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHAD). It is their goal to provide a quality upscale magazine that spotlights all that the Champlain Valley has to offer. Further, to give someone, upon reading the magazine, a sense of pride and unfound knowledge of our beautiful area.
Bob & Cheryl previously owned and operated four radio stations in the
Upper Valley for an extended period of time. Bob has 31 years of experience in advertising and marketing and was the architect
of the “KIXX Giving Trees for David's House” annual fundraiser that still exists today. Bob currently serves as a Board Member of David’s House and has
been involved in many other organizations in the past. Cheryl spent 11 years along side her husband as Vice President
where she was responsibile for all finances and human resources. Along with Robin, she works “behind the scenes” with the editorial and design teams to deliver a top quality product to our readers.
Bob & Cheryl have resided in Hanover for the past 20 years and have two children who live and work in Boston. They also publish Here in Hanover, Image, and Woodostock Magazine.
Deb Thompson has been a magazine editor for 18 years. She has managed various publications focused on topics ranging from antiques and collectibles to health and nutrition, and she has experience as executive editor of an Internet web site and has produced advertising and marketing materials and directed marketing initiatives. Deb’s most memorable assignment was being invited to spend a day with Richard Simmons at his Beverly Hills home to interview him and direct the photo shoot for a feature article. Besides the energetic Mr. Simmons, Deb’s interview subjects have included Demi Moore, Marie Osmond, and Sheena Easton, and she has made more than a dozen live television appearances on Home Shopping Network and QVC. Producing Best of Burlington affords Deb the opportunity to work with many talented writers, artists, and photographers in the area and meeting other fascinating people that make the community a special place to live. Deb especially enjoys the region’s natural beauty and charm, its rich history and vibrant arts scene, and she loves seeking out special places and events and bringing them to our local audience.