Directors/Investors

Aspire’s board of directors play a vital role in helping to build the company. The board, comprised of senior publishing executives, top consultants, and experienced investors, governs the company and participates in strategic planning and corporate development. The following executives and investors serve on our board and are active in providing governance, oversight, strategic consultation, and networking:

Clay Hall – More than 30 years owning, operating, and advising magazine publishing companies spanning 100 different magazine titles in 20 different sectors.
chall@aspire-media.com

Walter Florence – Frontenac Company Managing Director and current board member of H-E Parts International, Salient Federal Solutions, Sigma International group, and previous director of SI International (Nasdaq: SINT).
wflorence@frontenac.com

Ryan McNally – Partner at Catalyst Investors and currently on the board of directors of Start Technology Group.
ryan@catalystinvestors.com

Peter Derow – Former president and chairman of Newsweek, president of CBS Publishing Group and CEO of Institutional Investor.
derow@mindspring.com