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Jim Merle
Group Publisher
Jim Merle has been with Babcox Media since 1993 and currently serves as publisher of the Brake & Front End, ImportCar and Underhood Service, Servicio Automotriz, Shop Owner and Tomorrow’s Tech brands. Prior to joining Babcox, Jim worked for the Akron Beacon Journal, formerly a Knight-Ridder publication. Jim has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing/Advertising from the University of Akron.
Carley Millhone
Editor
Carley Millhone was named the editor of Tomorrow’s Tech in 2017 and joined Babcox Media in 2015 as associate editor of Tire Review. She has a bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism and a minor in writing from Kent State University.
Tim Fritz
Managing Editor
Tomorrow’s Tech managing editor Tim Fritz has been with Babcox Publications since January 1990. Tim has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Malone University in Canton, Ohio.
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(330) 670-1234 ext. 212
Crystal Smith
Associate Editor
Crystal Smith joined Babcox Media in 2019 as Associate Editor. Crystal is a graduate of Kent State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and minoring in public health. Crystal was a daily news reporter for TV2 News with Kent State University, responsible for conducting interviews as well as shooting and editing videos in order to create newsworthy packages for live newscasts. She also worked as a Media Relations Intern for University Hospitals setting up and broadcasting live surgery procedures from inside operating rooms.
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(330) 670-1234 ext. 277
Katelyn Mueller
Ad Services Coordinator
Katelyn Mueller joined Babcox Media in 2015. She is the Ad Services Coordinator for Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Maintenance Matters, Servicio Automotriz, Shop Owner, Tomorrow’s Technician, Underhood Service. Prior to Babcox, Katelyn spent 12 years with Sherwin Williams as a Sales Coordinator and nine years as a freelance reporter for the Cleveland Indians and Cavaliers. She graduated with a degree in broadcast communications and journalism.
Tammy House
Art Director
Babcox Media, Inc.
3550 Embassy Parkway
Akron, OH 44333
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