Matt Humphrey, President
Matt is president and founder of Plain-English Media. He has more than 20 years of experience with specialized content and journalism ventures, leading editorial, product, and marketing teams for B2B content businesses. He received his BA from the University of California at Los Angeles and his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. When he’s not working, he’s probably spending time with his exceptionally excellent family and friends, his goofy dog, or walking to a cafe for yet another double espresso. Connect with Matt on Linkedin.
Jane Weber Brubaker, Executive Editor, Plain-English Health Care
Jane edits and writes for eHealthcare Strategy & Trends and Strategic Health Care Marketing and is chair of the eHealthcare Leaderships Awards. She has been a marketer and evangelist for digital marketing for more than 20 years. A past president of the Direct Marketing Club of New York, she led the industry in embracing digital marketing in the early 2000s and taught digital marketing as an adjunct professor at Mercy College. A freelance writer since 2009, Jane focuses exclusively on healthcare. She has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Connecticut, and a certificate in Health Information Technology from HIMSS. Jane lives in and works in Connecticut. She and her husband John, also a writer, live and work in Connecticut. Connect with Jane on Linkedin.
Jennifer Bullock, Customer Support Manager
Jennifer leads customer service for all of the Plain-English Media publications and websites. She has an MA in Conflict Resolution, and her career includes stints in the fields of community-based conflict resolution and non-profit administration. She lives in Alameda, California and is an active nonprofit board member, “PTA Mom,” and volunteer in her two sons’ schools. Connect with Jennifer on Linkedin.
Blair Braxton, Coordinating Editor
Blair edits and project-manages Plain-English Media’s various publications (including in-depth reports and weekly ezines), writes and schedules social media posts, and generally helps keep the PEM trains running on track and on time. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern University, and is the process of earning an MBA from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business. Connect with Blair on Linkedin.
Gabriella Filisko, Editor, HOAleader.com
Gabriella has been a contractor for HOAleader.com for more than 10 years. She writes all the articles and special reports on HOAleader.com and moderates HOAleader.com’s webinars. She began her career as a reporter and then became a lawyer. Today, she combines her reporting and legal expertise to stay on top of emerging issues not only for HOAleader.com and its condo and HOA board members nationwide, but also for many other business clients. She lives and works in Chicago and in her spare time serves on the board of a national nonprofit that rescues more than 700 dogs each year. Connect with Gabriella on Linkedin.
Vince Ridley, VP of Business Development
Vince brings over 25 years of business development and B2B media experience to his position. Most recently, Vince was President of Extension Media, a B2B media and events business primarily focused on high-tech markets, where he was responsible for launching over 30 media and event brands and building a subscriber/membership database of nearly 200,000. Prior to that, Vince was Vice President of the Internet Division at Paperloop.com and was responsible for re-launching and expanding its online business. Vince has also held senior-level management and business development positions at Miller Freeman and CMP Media. He lives in San Francisco and enjoys spending time with his three children and coaching little league baseball. Connect with Vince on Linkedin.
Ryan French, Marketing Assistant
Ryan helps manage and create digital marketing campaigns for Plain-English Media’s publications. He coordinates live webinar events, handles CRM, sales, and marketing automation, and assists with general operations behind the scenes at PEM. He also provides customer support for HOAleader.com. Ryan graduated from Keene State College with a degree in Business Management in 2019. In his spare time Ryan enjoys being outside, spending time with his Shetland sheepdogs, and travelling. Connect with Ryan on Linkedin.