As the new Editor for Chicago Industrial Properties and Illinois Real Estate Journal, I am delighted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the publications’ readers.
My experience as an editor spans more than 10 years working for business-to-business publications as well as in the newspaper industry.
Most recently, I served as Senior Editor for the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) Journal in Des Plaines, IL. In that position, I managed multiple sections of the association’s monthly trade publication, including columns, features, press releases and local events. I also oversaw two monthly eNewsletters by writing and editing stories on several renewable energy topics, such as energy-efficient HVAC systems and green refrigerants.
I also served as Associate Editor for Contractor Magazine in Chicago, in which I wrote in-depth, national stories about mechanical and plumbing contractors engaged in innovative projects involving new energy-efficient technologies, including geothermal systems, radiant heat and solar.
I started in the journalism trade by working for the Chicago Sun-Times News Group’s Daily Southtown/Star Newspapers as a writer and eventually as an associate news editor. During that time, I wrote, edited and proofread copy for all of the newspaper’s editions and its Web site, which covered 52 communities in Chicago’s south suburbs.
I am extremely pleased to have joined the staff at REJournals and look forward to hearing from readers. If you have any questions or would like to reach out to me, feel free to do so at 312-644-7114 or bwasag@rejournals.com.
