About Us

The Team

Publisher

Barbara Risto is the publisher of Senior Living magazine and all its subsidiary events and media products, alongside Barry Risto. Barbara has over 20 years experience in the publishing industry and a variety of experience garnered through working with non-profit boards and advocating on behalf of people with disabilities. 

Editor

Bobbie Jo Reid has been involved with Senior Living from its inception, first as a volunteer reporter, then as a part time assistant editor, and finally taking on the role of managing editor in January 2005  Her dedication and skill ensures a quality publication month after month. She manages a large group of freelance contributors, both editorial and photographic.

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Advertising Sales Manager | Co-Publisher

Barry Risto, co-publisher of Senior Living, rounds out the sales team as the Advertising Sales Manager. Barry enthusiastically promotes Senior Living to businesses, sharing the understanding gained through years of experience working with seniors in a number of employment situations. Publishing a senior's magazine has strengthened his understanding of how businesses can best serve their senior clients.

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Advertising Sales Rep

Colevin Crause is the newest member of our sales team.  With a natural bent toward marketing, Colevin is creative and motivated to make a difference in the world of business and sales. He is eager to bring his  enthusiasm to bear in helping you design your advertising campaign.

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Office Manager | Accounts Receivable

Shayna Horne began working for Senior Living part time while she was still in high school. Soon after entering the workforce full time, she was hired by Senior Living as Receptionist.  It soon became evident that Shayna had a lot more skills to bring to the table than were first evident. She is now the Office Manager and is in charge of bookkeeping, accounts receivable, classifieds, book sales, subscriptions, computer data entry, distribution, web content management and a host of other tasks that make up the operational core of Senior Living.

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