Hoffman Media
Kathy McMakin has had extensive work experience in the sewing industry. Kathy began their career in 1983 at the Martha Pullen Company, where they held various roles including Community Leader in Sewing and eventually became President. In 2015, they joined Hoffman Media as the Editor of Classic Sewing Magazine and also took on the role of Director of Education at Martha Pullen Co. Kathy remained in these positions until the present time.
Kathy McMakin attended the University of Alabama and Samford University. However, there is no specific information available about the years they attended, the degree they pursued, or their field of study.
Hoffman Media
Hoffman Media, LLC (HM) is a privately held, leading special-interest publisher based in Birmingham, Ala. The company specializes in publications targeted to the women’s market and the large base of advertisers who seek a print, online and interactive medium to reach this attractive demographic. In addition to publications, HM has a growing consumer event business and an established ancillary products division. HM was founded in 1983 by Phyllis Hoffman DePiano as Symbol of Excellence Publishers, Inc. and was renamed Hoffman Media in 1998. Today, Mrs. DePiano serves as president and chief executive officer of the company and is recognized industry-wide as a savvy businesswoman and talented entrepreneur. With total revenues in excess of $42 million, the company has experienced steady and often remarkable growth since its founding.