Kristen Bayles joins BNP Media’s PM Group as associate editor for Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times
Bayles hopes to bring a new perspective to the groups.
BNP Media’s PM Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristen Bayles as the new associate editor for the PM Group, overseeing Plumbing & Mechanical (PM) and Supply House Times brands. Kristen will report directly to Natalie Forster, editorial director, and will work closely with the editorial team to continue delivering the high-quality, award-winning content that has defined PM Group’s reputation.
Kristen’s primary focus will be on the Plumbing & Mechanical brand, which serves contractors and engineers, while also assisting with Supply House Times, the leading brand for wholesale distributors. Her responsibilities will span multiple platforms, including the development of content for the two monthly eMagazines, web-exclusive features, news articles, eBooks, our “And So It Flows” podcast series, educational webinars, videos and social media channels.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kristen to the team. Her background and experience in writing, editing, and research, make her the perfect fit for our industry,” said Natalie Forster, editorial director. “Kristen has a natural inquisitive instinct that will be invaluable as we continue to deliver industry-leading content to our engaged audience. She also has family generational ties to our Plumbing/PHC industry!”
Kristen joins BNP Media with skills that will undoubtedly help enhance the editorial voice of both Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. Her appreciation of the industry, combined with her excellent writing and interviewing ability, will shape the future of PM Group’s editorial offerings.
“We are so excited to welcome Kristen on the team. The education needs of the PM/PME contractor and engineering audiences are growing rapidly with the many product and code changes happening in our industry,” said Dan Ashenden, group publisher. “Kristen is the perfect person to help lead us in the strategic step of informing and educating the loyal audiences of PM/PME and Supply House Times across all our platforms – including the newly announced PMCxE Code Corner (on our Continuing Education site). The PM Group looks to strengthen its position as a key resource for all professionals in the plumbing, piping, hydronic & radiant, and mechanical sectors.”
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