STEVE CHURM
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Churm owns one of the leading regional media companies in Southern California, publishing 5 magazine titles, including OC METRO, OCmenus, OC Family, Inland Empire Family and Southland Golf. Total circulation for the 5 titles is more than 400,000 monthly. Churm Media also has 4 interactive websites. The company’s total audience, print and online, is more than 1.5 million readers per month. Churm also owns RipeOrange, a marketing, communications and design firm developed to better serve clients and develop custom media and event opportunities.

Besides overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company, Churm spends time as a speaker/presenter for business and leading community events. He shares his knowledge and experience by providing expert advice and insight for business seminars and industry-related publications and websites. He has been recognized as an industry leader in business by local and national media, including FOLIO: Magazine. 

Before launching Newport Beach-based Churm Media in 1990, Churm worked for 4 California newspapers as a reporter and editor, including 6 years at the Los Angeles Times covering California politics and the environment. Churm currently serves on 3 nonprofit boards, including the Orange County Business Council, Irvine Chamber of Commerce and Human Options -- a nationally recognized organization raising awareness about domestic violence. Married with three children and living in Irvine, Churm studied journalism and geography at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Churm’s personal passions include surfing, skiing, cooking, reading John Grisham novels and teaching.

Brian O'Neill
Chief Financial Officer of Churm Media and RipeOrange
Brian has been with the company since 1988 and CFO since 2004. He oversees all business and financial operations of the company, including accounting, budgeting and forecasting. He is integral in the company’s strategic planning and operations. He serves as an active member of the Churm Media management team. His interests include golfing, working out, collecting presidential memorabilia and spending time with his family.

Kimberly Porrazzo
President/Chief Content Officer Churm Media Digital
As president and chief content officer (CCO), Churm Media Digital, Kimberly Porrazzo oversees content for four of Churm Media's brands and is actively involved in developing new platforms through which to deliver that content. Porrazzo began her career with Churm Media in 1998 as a columnist for OC Family Magazine, where she penned the award-winning "Mother Knows" column for nearly 8 years. She later served as editor for OC METRO magazine, and was named CCO in early 2008. In January 2010 Porrazzo was named president of Churm Media digital.  She is a former president of the OC Press Club and currently sits on its board. The Small Business Administration honored Porrazzo with its District Director's Award in 2009. An author and four-time contributor to the best-selling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, Porrazzo is a South Orange County resident.

ROB LYON
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER / SALES MANAGER, SOUTHLAND GOLF
Rob, along with Eric Marson, co-founded the company when it launched in 1995 as Orange County Golf magazine. Two more publications — Los Angeles Golf and San Diego County Golf — soon followed. In 2000, the magazines were acquired by Churm Media and in 2005, the three titles merged to become Southland Golf magazine. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, Rob is responsible for managing advertising sales and day-to-day operations of the company. A resident of Rancho Santa Margarita, he has been playing golf since the age of 10 and can usually break 90 if the course is not generously white-staked. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two children, managing youth sports teams and playing pick-up games of basketball twice a week.

ERIC MARSON
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER / EDITOR, SOUTHLAND GOLF
Eric, along with Rob Lyon, co-founded the company when it launched in 1995 as Orange County Golf magazine. Two more publications — Los Angeles Golf and San Diego County Golf — soon followed. In 2000, the magazines were acquired by Churm Media and in 2005 the three titles merged to become Southland Golf. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, Eric is responsible for Southland Golf’s editorial content and oversees a staff of a dozen writers and photographers. He’s been playing golf since the age of 8 and every now and then can break 80. In his free time, when he’s not in front of a good magazine or taking in a movie, he likes to play both his electric and acoustic guitars and has recently become infatuated with the Delta blues. He resides in Aliso Viejo with his wife and their two cats.

Jill Perisich
Director of Advertising
Jill has been an influential member of the Churm Media staff for 20 years. She serves as the director of advertising, overseeing sales strategies and client relations for OC METRO and OCmenus. In addition, she manages a sales territory comprised of 3 of Orange County’s largest cities: Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. Jill is married with two children. Her hobbies include cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Anna Romiti
Vice President, RipeOrange
As vice president of RipeOrange, a marketing, communications and design firm, Anna oversees all client relations, employees and day-to-day operations of the company. She is an integral part of the strategic development of the company’s goals and initiatives. Anna has worked in marketing and public relations for more than 10 years, beginning her career as Churm Media’s director of marketing. While holding the director of marketing position, she created and executed the strategic marketing campaigns for Churm Media, its 9 niche brands and 4 annual events. She earned her degree in communications from Chapman University. Anna is married with 1 child and lives in South County. She enjoys running and spending time with her family.

Jeff Kitchen
Web Director
As Web Director, Jeff is responsible for the development and maintenance of Churm Media's portfolio of web sites. Jeff's relationship with Churm Media spans 13 years, first joining the company as an IT technician, and ultimately being named Web Director. In his role, he has led the company's Internet initiative as it moved from a print-centric publishing company to a multi-media niche marketing firm. Prior to his tenure at Churm Media, he was an IT and Internet consultant for emerging companies in a variety of industries throughout Southern California.

Luke Hodsdon
Director of Design
As the director of design for Churm Media, Luke oversees the art department and guides the design process from inception to finish for all Churm Media's publications including OC Metro, OC Family, Inland Empire Family, Southland Golf and OC Menus. He plays an integral part in development of all design campaigns for all OC Metro events and collateral, such as the annual 40 Under 40, 20 Women to Watch and The Hot 25. Luke integrates exceptional creativity through the entirety of his design ideas. He has more than seven years of experience in graphic design and excels at team management. Living close to the beach, he enjoys bike riding with his girlfriend, blogging on his Web site (ninethreestudio.com), cooking and trying to keep current on design trends.