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Ornamental Outlook reaches out to Florida nursery and landscape professionals by reporting on the latest news, trends, events, and products making an impact on the Florida marketplace. An experienced and dedicated staff strives to deliver timely and useful information to help sustain success and bolster business.
Paul Rusnak, Managing Editor
Phone: 407-539-6552 x13
Paul joined Ornamental Outlook in June 2007 as managing editor. Prior to coming on board, he spent several years as an editor covering the hospitality industry for three related B2B publications. Paul's responsibilities include planning, organizing, and editing all content for the print magazine, writing feature stories, and contributing his monthly First Word column.
Tacy Callies, Field Editor
Phone: 407-539-6552 x11
Tacy joined the Ornamental Outlook team eight years ago. She began as associate editor of the magazine before being promoted to editor. After the birth of her daughter in 2006, she transitioned to a part-time position as field editor for both Ornamental Outlook and Florida Grower. Today, Tacy is responsible for writing the weekly Ornamental Outlook eNews and contributes feature articles to the magazines.
Richard Jones, Group Editor
Phone: 440-942-2000 x217
Richard joined Ornamental Outlook as the ornamental division's Group Editor in 2007. Richard spent nine years as Group Editor for the industry-leading publications American Vegetable Grower, American/Western Fruit Grower, Florida Grower, and Productores de Hortalizas.
Sara Tambascio, Online Editor
Phone: 440-942-2000 x105
Sara is has been with Meister Media Worldwide since 2005. She was managing editor for Greenhouse Grower and transitioned to Online Editor for the company in 2008. She works to carry out Ornamental Outlook's goal of sharing the latest information on varieties, marketing, production, business management, news, and events.
Gerry Bogdon, Associate Publisher
Phone: 407-539-6552 x16
Gerry Bogdon is associate publisher for Ornamental Outlook and Florida Grower magazines. He has responsibility for all of the commercial activity for both magazines. Gerry started with Meister Media Worldwide in 2000.









