Our Team

Thomas R. McLaren
Publisher and Editor in Chief

He loves Music, Concerts, Notre Dame Sports, and of course Crossword Puzzles. And emotional support hedgehogs!!

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Karen Lapkiewicz

Sales and Marketing Director Emerita

Karen recently lost her courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved member of the team, and her contributions were immeasurable. She will always be missed and will live on in our hearts forever.

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Illyssa Teagan Lawson

Marketing and Graphic Design Director

Notre Dame graduate. She loves to travel. Can usually be seen walking her dogs on the ND campus, or just spoiling them relentlessly at home.

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Mary Ellen Kraus

Sales and Management Director

She likes her husband, her kids, Cleveland sports teams, and her Newfoundland's. Not necessarily in that order!

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Ryan Burks

Creative Consultant

She loves to travel. You will probably find her enjoying her coffee in the morning, and watching a beautiful sunset in the evening. Claims to be an expert in Led Zeppelin!!

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Lee Anne Finley

Office Manager

She loves to travel in the U.S. and abroad. She loves and spoils her Goldendoodle Vito.

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Karen Brown

Photographer

Award winning photographer at Karen E. Brown Photography. Specializing in birds and wildlife. Many publishing credits on her resume'. Some say her work is for the birds.