Dustin joined Smart Business Network in 1997 as a reporter and was promoted to editor of the Cleveland publication in 1999. In 2002, he was named Executive Editor of all Smart Business Network publications. In his capacity as Executive Editor, Dustin is responsible for developing and implementing the company's editorial vision, guidelines and procedures. He directs the editorial content for all Smart Business publications and manages the content of the company's business conferences and awards programs. He also has key responsibilities for the expansion and launch of Smart Business magazines in new markets.

Dustin's previous experience includes reporting and editing stints at the Akron Beacon Journal, Medina Gazette and Lorain Morning Journal. Dustin founded, and later sold, Pyramyd Air, an importer and distributor of fine European and Asian air-powered rifles. He also co-founded Sports Media Group in 2000 after engineering the asset purchase of a failed dot-com venture and redeveloping its business model. He sold his interest in 2003. A 1991 graduate of Kent State University, Dustin has received multiple awards for his business writing and editing. Most recently, Smart Business received top honors as Best Business Publication in Ohio for 2003.

Management Bios

Fred Koury
President & CEO

Michael Marzec
Publisher and Chief Operating Officer

Lee M. Koury
Chief Development Officer & General Counsel

Dustin Klein
Executive Editor

G. Charles Huebner, CCCP
Circulation Director

Jim Mericsko
Design Director

Kathy Deutsch
Controller

Melissa Gottlieb
Vice President of Sales

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