Directions Magazine Team and Leadership

Directions Magazine is supported by a dedicated team responsible for publishing operations, editorial direction, digital platform management, and industry commentary. The masthead reflects the individuals who guide the magazine’s business strategy, oversee advertising partnerships, manage the website, and produce the publication’s editorial content.
Business Operations
Publishing and advertising leadership are coordinated by Jane Elliott, who serves as Publisher and manages advertising sales activities. In this role, she oversees business development initiatives, advertiser relationships, and revenue programs that support the publication’s continued growth.
Technical Management
The magazine’s online presence and digital infrastructure are maintained by the Webmaster, who ensures the website operates efficiently and remains accessible to readers and contributors worldwide.
Editorial Leadership
Editorial direction is led by Editor-in-Chief Joe Francica, who supervises content strategy, editorial standards, and the development of industry-focused features and analysis. Supporting the editorial process is Editor Adena Schutzberg, who contributes to content planning, editing, and publication workflows.
Contributors and Columnists
Industry insights and expert perspectives are further strengthened by contributing columnists, including Paul Amos, whose work provides professional commentary and thought leadership across geospatial and location intelligence topics.
Together, the publishing, editorial, and technical teams collaborate to ensure Directions Magazine continues to deliver authoritative coverage of geographic information systems, mapping technologies, and the evolving geospatial industry.















