eMagazines is a design-forward global technology platform that enables digital distribution and discoverability of premium print content. Our eMagazines business includes technology that seamlessly transforms print products into premium mobile experiences. eMags Digital Newsstand & Stories sells and delivers digital editions. ValueMags offers print and digital subscriptions direct to consumers. eMags Studios which produces profession voice over article narration.
Meet our team
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Andrew Degenholtz
Founder and CEO
Andrew started eMagazines to provide a seamless experience for digital magazine readers on a mobile phone. He lives in Chicago with his family.
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Jon Curtis
CFO
Jon counts the eMagazines beans and makes sure that we have the fuel to build the business. He works out of New Jersey where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
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Amy Fitzpatrick
Vice President Publisher Relations
Amy has been supporting the magazine publishing Industry for more than a few years, although she won’t share exactly how many. Her expertise is in publisher relationships and business development.
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Blake Pollard
Vice President Business Development
Blake heads up the business development and sales efforts for eMagazines. Helping clients solve problems and grow revenue with new technology is what he does best. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife and three daughters.
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Jason W. Frederick
Production Manager
Jason makes sure your magazine looks great on a mobile phone. He lives in Cleveland and is an illustrator, designer, print maker and musician.
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Christy Ludwig
Vice President of Operations
When Christy is not exploring the digital frontier with eMagazines, she’s spending time with her two young humans, her two gentle giants, and seeing bands with her husband (like they’re hip twenty-somethings).
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Emma Cullimore
Production Expert and Support Manager
Emma grew up in Missouri and now lives in Chicago. She helps produce digital magazines and do customer support. Emma is also a costume designer in the Chicago theatre community.
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Brian Olson
Full Stack .NET Developer
Brian likes Web Development, flying his drone and bow fishing. In his free time he spends time with friends and family and works out.
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Don Wakeling
Lead Engineer
Don heads up the tech team. He enjoys learning about artificial intelligence, reading fantasy fiction and improving his nine-ball game.
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Renee Bundi
Design Associate
Renee is a graphic designer and she helps design and produce the digital magazines. She lives on Long Island, NY with her cat Jorge Posada (named after the legendary NY Yankee catcher). In her spare time she paints and has had a number of pieces in art shows on Long Island.
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Willy Nichter
Production and Customer Support Associate
Willy has a Bachelor’s in English from Drew University, with minors in Creative Writing and Journalism. He enjoys writing and reading fantasy fiction, and works to refine and edit magazines for digital publication.
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Steven Russell
Production and Design Associate
Steven loves all things design, and he helps produce digital magazines for the company. He lives in Chicago, and spends his free time reading, finding new music to listen to, and exploring the city.
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Tori Matkin
Marketing Manager
In the office, you will find Tori managing campaign performance, publisher relations, marketing communications, and having fun while working hard. While Tori lives in Chicago, she will always cheer on the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Spencer Van Keuren
Full Stack .NET Developer
Spencer is a Michigan native who loves anything optimized for speed and precision such as cars, airplanes, or most importantly enterprise software. Outside of work, you might catch him running along the lakefront or sampling espresso from a local café.
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Chris Pilkington
Director, Marketing & Operations
A Chicagoan at heart, Chris now resides in sunny Arizona and leads our marketing and business operations. He enjoys traveling, sports and exploring the Southwest with his wife and three dogs.
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Jay Torrell
Vice President Audio
Jay Torrell has nearly 30 years of publishing experience leading creative, production and content teams. Jay lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and two kids.
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Monica Reales
Production and Design
Monica is a former New Yorker now living in Washington State. She’s an illustrator, graphic and web designer. When not working with eMags, she’s either working on her next creative project or exploring the Wild West with her boyfriend and Blab, Gus (Boxer-Lab).
