Hoffman Media
Laura Sappington has over 30 years of work experience. Laura'scurrent role is as EVP & Chief Financial Officer at Hoffman Media, which they have held since July 2023. Prior to that, Laura was the VP Finance at Hoffman Media from August 2021 to August 2023. Before joining Hoffman Media, they worked at Civitan International as the Sr Director of Finance & Operations from August 2016 to August 2021. Laura also has extensive experience at Oxmoor House, where they held various roles including Vice President, Director of Direct Marketing & Brand Publishing from January 2009 to May 2014, Vice President, Finance and General Manager from January 2000 to January 2009, Director of Marketing from January 1998 to January 2000, Director of Product Management from May 1996 to January 1998, Marketing Manager from October 1991 to May 1996, and Staff Accountant from March 1988 to October 1991.
Laura Sappington attended Auburn University from 1982 to 1986 and obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting.
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.