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Cotton Media Group
65 Germantown Ct. Suite 202
Cordova, TN 38018-4246
901-756-8822

Henry Gantz

Henry Gantz, Group Editor

Phone: 901-756-8822 Ext. 14

Henry began his cotton journalism career in 1990. Over the years, Henry won many National Agricultural Marketing Assn. awards, including two national NAMAs – one in advertising and one in public relations. He brings hands-on experience, having worked as Sales Manager for an agricultural supply distributor in the Mississippi Delta.

Beck Barnes

Beck Barnes, Online Editor

Phone: 901-756-8822 Ext. 17

Beck joined Cotton Grower and Cotton International in May 2008 and has written editorially for both magazines since. In addition to writing for the print magazines, he also oversees www.cotton24/7.com, the cluster website for Meister Media’s Cotton Group. Beck is also responsible for production of the group’s two eNewsletters, Cotton Grower Extr@ and Cotton International Insight.

Mike Gonitzke

Mike Gonitzke, Group Publisher

Phone: 901-756-8822 Ext. 11

Mike is the Group Publisher for the cotton group at Meister Media Worldwide, he brings over 25 years experience in agriculture publishing to the group and has direct responsibility for Cotton Grower and Cotton International magazines.

Jim Steadman

Jim Steadman, Account Manager

Phone: 901-756-8822 Ext. 12

Jim joined Cotton Grower and Cotton International in 2006. Prior to joining Meister, he spent nearly three decades with advertising and marketing agencies providing service and counsel to companies and associations within the U.S. cotton industry.