Corporate and Editorial Staff

• Patrick Bernardo

  Publisher & Owner

  Phone: 630-571-1067
  Email: [email protected]
  
  With nearly 30 years of media marketing and management, Patrick has experience in over 12 vertical industries, having lead and grown periodicals, live events, industry conferences and web portals. With an eye on enhancing the total client media experience and investment ROI, his considerable knowledge and proven ability to deliver client value is a defining hallmark.

• Dan Markham

  Editor-in-Chief

  Phone: 630-572-0593
  Email: [email protected]
  
  Dan joined Metal Center News in 2005 as a senior editor. Previously he was a long-time writer and reporter, working 12 years at three Indiana newspapers. He also spent four years as a freelancer, writing for newspapers, magazines and books.

• Karen Zajac-Frazee

  Associate Editor

  Email: [email protected]
  
  Karen joined Metal Center News in 2023 following a long career in education, working as a publications editor and writing instructor.

• Cindy Lockman

  Production Manager

  Phone: 630-571-1067
  Email: [email protected]
  
  Cindy is Production Manager and Advertising Coordinator for Metal Center News. She is responsible for the ad materials and management of metalcenternews.com, our magazine's website.