With almost 17 years at Hoffmann Media Group, Kelli Carico is an integral leader, serving as Finance and HR Manager. Growing up in the newspaper industry, she began as a high school newspaper assistant editor. Her expertise fuels growth and cultivates a lively workplace. She enjoys helping employees grow and develop. Skillfully balancing finance, interpersonal aptitude, and zeal, she exemplifies transformative leadership at Hoffmann Media Group. Hailing from Florida, she enjoys its diverse activities.  Beyond work, she travels and enjoys attending concerts and other events with her family.

Alisa Bowman, a media publications veteran with over 20 years of experience spanning print, digital, and web domains, excels as Hoffmann Media Group’s Production Manager. Her unwavering dedication, profound organizational prowess, and stellar leadership shine as she adeptly guides the production and graphic design teams. Before joining HMG, she spent over a decade in Western North Carolina as the Creative Services Director for a national catalog company and effectively managed a couple small printing enterprises. Alisa’s wealth of experience and unwavering dedication continuously propel Hoffmann Media Group to new heights, keeping up with the ever changing trends in the media industry. Outside the professional arena, she finds balance and rejuvenation in family moments, literary adventures, thought-provoking docuseries and invigorating swims, proudly calling Cape Coral home.

Kim Ruley is the Group Publisher of The St. Ignace News and Mackinac Island Town Crier, moving into the role with over 15 years of experience in multiple aspects of the newspaper and printing industries, including advertising sales, graphic design, page layout and more. She previously served as the production manager of both newspapers and the full-service St. Ignace News Print Shop, overseeing graphic designers, managing the day-to-day operation of the print shop, and leading her team to meet deadlines and turn on a dime when necessary. She is committed to high quality journalism, print products, and community connection, and has a true passion for helping others succeed. Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Photography from Northern Michigan University’s DeVos School of Art & Design in Marquette, Michigan, where her deep connection with the outdoors began. Outside of work, Kim captures the beauty of nature through her lens, showcasing her deep appreciation for the natural world and conservation.