About USAE
USAE is the only weekly community newspaper of associations, CVBs and hotels.
Published since 1982, USAE print issue is sent to paid subscribers eight times a year. Our digital issue is sent weekly to over 40,000 in the industry.
Additional USAE information products include USAE newsletter sent every Tuesday and Thursday.
Breaking News special editions are published as the news warrants.
The USAE Team
Executive
Ross E. Heller, Publisher-Emeritus, USAE
Ross dreamed up USAE while publishing a show daily one winter’s eve in New Orleans. Nine months later – September 14, 1982 to be exact – Vol.1, No. 1 was published. As “Alchemist-in-Chief,” Ross’ daily goal is making USAE more valuable to subscribers and advertisers. ross@usaenews.com
James A. Heller, Publisher and Chief Operating Officer
James has been affiliated with USAE since he was 10 years old. No, his mom and dad didn’t employ child labor, but he did go with them to ASAE conventions as they produced USAE show dailies. James collects Ford Mustangs and also owns a vintage 1983 Fleetwood Cadillac. He’s the proud dad of son Brandon. 703-898-3528; james@usaenews.com
Editorial
Todd McElwee, Assistant Publisher/Associations Editor
Joining USAE in 2012, Todd covers the comings and goings of the association and government affairs sector. He and his wife, Angela, have three children, Evelyn, Declan and Rory. Born and raised in Maryland Todd loves steamed crabs, raw oysters, the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Capitals. (O) 301-991-5679; todd@usaenews.com
Jon Trager, Managing Editor
Jon, who graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism, interviews and writes stories about DMO people and events. A New York native, Jon enjoys rooting for the Giants and Yankees (most of the time), watching and reading fantasy shows and books, spending time with his family, and eating steak medium-rare. (O) 202-607 8930; jon@usaenews.com
Jordan Bradley, Hotels Reporter
Jordan joined USAE in 2022 and covers the hotel industry. She is a Michigan State University J School grad (go green!) and a lover of the American southwest. In her free time, Jordan can usually be found at a yoga studio or on a porch with a book. jordan@usaenews.com
Circulation
Christy Pumphrey, Marketing & Circulation Director
Christy enjoys helping subscribers and working with clients scheduling digital ads. She believes customer service is key and always strives for a friendly cheerful attitude. She and her husband have twins, a son and a daughter; the light of their lives. Christy enjoys cooking, the beach and amusement parks. (0) 301-972-4108; christy@usaenews.com
Creative/Production
Diane Nichols, Creative Director
Diane provides USAE’s always imaginative look as well as design and art expertise for clients. She is a creative artist with more than 35 years of experience in graphic design and digital media. (0) 301-509-2938; dkn@usaenews.com
Digital Media Metrics
Pam Faust, Digital Media Maven
Pam understands the importance of metrics to USAE’s clients and provides meaningful and current numbers. Pam and her husband Dave grew up and live in beautiful Minnesota. They have two married children, two country grandboys, and three doggie-kids that will never leave home! Her favorite saying: “There’s no downside to being more positive”. (0) 320-291-0935; pamf@cn-USAE.com
Advertising
David Faust, Midwest Regional Representative; 320-291-0935; dfaust@cn-USAE.com
John McNamara, Northeast Regional Representative; 732-525-2618; john@usaenews.com
Dolores Ridout, Western Regional Representative; 713-471-5794; ridout3@airmail.net
George Roman, Southeast and Nevada Regional Representative; 702-515-7247; george@usaenews.com
Michael Stack, Midwest Regional Representative; 847-367-7120; michaeldstack@aol.com or mike@usaenews.com
Wendy Weese, Hospitality Sales Representative; 301-524-7169; wendy@usaenews.com