OPE Business expands editorial team amidst growth

OPE Business magazine recently hired Joy Burgess as the publication’s Managing Editor after experiencing unprecedented growth in 2020 with the magazine, e-newsletter, website and webinars.

Burgess brings more than 15 years of B2B editorial, writing, and marketing experience to the magazine, working in both medicine and powersports throughout her career. Based in Florida, Joy will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the publication, generating story ideas, interacting with readers, growing social media channels and more. Due to the extensive growth of the OPE Business brand in 2020, the circulation frequency of the magazine is expanding to seven editions in 2021.

“Joy brings an ideal mix of storytelling ability and business sense to help us take OPE Business to the next level as we build community within the industry,” said Dave McMahon, Associate Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of OPE Business magazine. “Her entrepreneurial spirit has already shown to be a great fit that matches that of our industry. So make sure you return her calls and respond to her emails!”

“I’m excited to join a growing publication that has a long history of excellence,” Burgess said, “and I look forward to working with Editor-in-Chief Dave McMahon, serving independent dealers with a powerful editorial product that supports their success in this market.”

You can give her a warm industry welcome in the comments below.

— Dave McMahon, editor, dmcmahon at epgmediallc.com