Rich Christianson

Rich Christianson is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in the wood products industry. As the Principal of Richson Media, LLC since August 2014, Rich focuses on PR and marketing services. Rich also serves as a Contributing Editor for Woodworking Network and holds the position of Communications Director for the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America, where responsibilities include writing press releases and managing the Pathways Newsletter. Additionally, Rich is the Editor & Publisher of Illinois Urban Wood, promoting urban wood utilization, and has previously worked as a Marketing Consultant for the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers and as Legislative Liaison for the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America. Prior to these roles, Rich spent nearly three decades at Vance Publishing as Associate Publisher and Editorial Director of the Woodworking Network Division. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science degree with double majors in Journalism and Economics from Northern Illinois University.