Trends is the oldest, continuously published society and lifestyle publication in Arizona.
BILL DOUGHERTY
Meet the Publisher
As the owner of Trends Publishing my time is devoted to publishing Trends Magazine, the oldest, continuously published society and lifestyle publication in Arizona. Its graceful evolution has always stayed true to original mission - to entertain and inform the Valley's affluent readers.
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Trends embodies the lifestyles and tastes of this consumer group and covers all topics of relevance to them, through the discriminating eye of luxury. From fashion and architecture, to philanthropy, culture and where they shop and dine, our readers seek only the finest. They have earned the benefit of choice, and trust Trends to steer them to superior levels of quality, style and integrity.
THE TEAM
Editor-in-Chief | Betty McRae
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Travel Editors | Lauren & Ian Wright
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Food Writer | Laurie Florence-Manucci
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Advertising Manager | Patrice Metzler
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Executive Consultants | Trisha Anthony | Suzanne Eder | Heather Morrision
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New York Correspondent | J.J. Buchanon
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Los Angeles Correspondent | Jennifer Bentley
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Art Direction | Stephanie Sweet, Sweet Designs
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Fashion Photographer | Scott Foust Studios
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Senior Society Photographers | Peter & Sally Krzykos
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Trends Makeup & Hair Stylist | Laura Flagler | Karen Hall | Mary Beth York
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Lifestyle Editor | Barbara Kaplan
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Fashion Editors | Samantha Derose | Heather Wagenhals
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Society Editors | Carol Bennett | George Bennett | J.J. Brewer | Grace Carpenter | Veronica Cook | Maya Fox | Rhonda Kretchmar | Gail Littleton | Michelle Rooney | Kathy Scheib | Bob Stearns | Nicole Stearns | Sheree Twitty
Certified Public Accountant | Thomas S. Holly, CPA, PLLC
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Printing | Print Media
Information Technology | Ben Ames
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Music Production | Chris Beckley/The Production Group
Fashion Coordinator | Margaret Merritt
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Website | Nikki Balich