Tabor Communications Announces the Hire of Veteran Award Winning Technology Journalist John Russell as Executive Editor for HPCwire
News Release: Tabor Communications
San Diego, CA – January 7, 2015 – Tabor Communications Inc. (TCI), a leading international media, advertising, and communications company, and publishers of industry leading online advanced computing publications including HPCwire,EnterpriseTech, and Datanami, today announced the appointment of John Russell as Executive Editor for HPCwire.
A previous winner of the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Award (which has been called “the Pulitzer Prize of the business media,”), John Russell has broad science and business journalism expertise with extensive knowledge of the biopharmaceutical and advanced IT industries. A seasoned veteran of technology journalism, Russell was formerly a founding executive editor for Bio-IT World, which focused on the intersection of advanced computing technology and life sciences, where he wrote and edited articles and ran the daily editorial operations.
“It’s very exciting to start the New Year off by adding a personality to our team who has the talent and capability that John Russell has,” said Alan El Faye, President of Tabor Communications. “John has built a very reputable career covering the bleeding-edge developments in advanced computing related to research, science and business. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and insight that will enrich our organization, and the communities that we serve. It’s an exciting addition. We look forward to seeing John add his expertise and engaging style to our highly experienced editorial team.”
“Having been involved in covering the advances of high performance computing technology throughout my career, I’ve always had great respect for the coverage that was coming out of Tabor Communications, particularly through its flagship, HPCwire,” said John Russell. “It is a well-established organization with a prolific history of addressing and engaging communities within the leading-edge of progressive business and scientific computing. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to join this team and serve the audiences that Tabor Communications touches with its advanced computing portfolio.”
John’s primary content focus will center on the advancements and people driving high performance computing in science and business for HPCwire.
Saying Goodbye to Nicole Hemsoth
Tabor Communications says goodbye to Nicole Hemsoth, the former Editor of HPCwire, and Editorial Director for TCI. Nicole will be leaving to pursue new opportunities and further enhance her professional growth.
“Nicole Hemsoth is a dynamic and consummate professional – I truly enjoyed our time working together,” said Tom Tabor, CEO of Tabor Communications. “We have been gratified by having Nicole’s passion and fervor as part of our team, and wish her the very best and will support her in her endeavors. This organization has nothing but love and respect for Nicole, and know she will succeed in whatever she pursues.”
We wish Nicole the best in life and look forward to her bright future.
Nicole’s official last day will be January 15, 2015.