Firehouse is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Matthews to conference director and acting editor-in-chief of Firehouse, and the promotion of Janelle Foskett to editorial director of Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com.
"The positive response to these moves, both internally at Firehouse, and among our many speakers, contributors and instructors, has been incredible," said Greg Toritto, vice president/group publisher, public safety, Endeavor Business Media. "Both Peter and Janelle possess the necessary tools and leadership skills to ensure Firehouse's continued growth and success, and to accomplish its mission to best serve our audience, customers, and partners. The fire service has always been about teamwork, and we are excited to name two true team players to these important Firehouse posts."
Matthews started with Firehouse in 1999 and has served in multiple leadership and management roles throughout his career, making him truly "homegrown" to the Firehouse brand. He has served as the executive editor and editor-in-chief of Firehouse.com, leading a team responsible for Firehouse's 365-day-a-year digital operation providing news and education to the fire service community. Matthews has also been responsible for Firehouse's events portfolio, supporting conference development, association partnerships and working with exhibitors to help them with their product and public relations efforts. In addition to his roles at Firehouse, Matthews has worked as a photo editor and photographer at the New York Post.
Matthews was introduced to the fire service by his father, a 59-year volunteer firefighter. He volunteered with fire departments in New York and Maryland, holding the rank of lieutenant, and served as photographer for the St. Paul, MN, Fire Department.
Foskett joined the Firehouse team as executive editor in 2015, running the print operations for Firehouse Magazine, including special projects and custom supplements, and working closely with the web team and conference group to build the Firehouse brand. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, Foskett worked in fire service publishing for nearly a decade, managing the print and web operations at FireRescue magazine. She has nearly 20 years of experience in publishing and communications, and has worked as a reporter, writer, communications and social media specialist, and editor.
Matthews and Foskett have been responsible for the day-to-day editorial operations of Firehouse's publishing franchise for several years. They will continue to lead a team that truly understands that its responsibility to serve our readers, the industry, and our contributors, is first and foremost.
Matthews and Foskett will assume their new roles immediately. Timothy E. Sendelbach, who had served as Firehouse's editor-in-chief and conference director, has resigned. Firehouse would like to thank Tim for his contributions as a member of the Firehouse team, and wish him luck in his future endeavors.
In addition to the leadership changes above, Firehouse has also announced the following appointments and promotions:
- Steven Shaw has been promoted to senior editor, Firehouse. Steven will take on an expanded role focused on magazine production and special projects.
- John Kosik has been named senior editor, Firehouse. In addition to his prior responsibilities as an associate editor, John will oversee the day-to-day operations for Firehouse.com.
- Associate editor Ed Ballam's role will expand to include additional digital and print assignments, as well as special projects.
About Firehouse
Since 1976, Firehouse has been on the front lines striving to inform, educate, honor and inspire current and aspiring fire service leaders. Firehouse's reaches more than one million fire service personnel monthly, and thousands of attendees annually, via its live events and media portfolio. The Firehouse brand encompasses Firehouse Magazine, Firehouse.com, Firehouse Expo, Firehouse World, the Firehouse Station Design Conference, and a host of print and digital products targeting fire and emergency services personnel. Utilizing its multiple platforms and unparalleled reach, Firehouse sets itself apart from the competition by fostering a culture that encourages innovation, unparalleled content development and delivery, and the use of the latest digital and database technologies to best serve its audience and industry clients.
