Our Mission

We serve as a thoughtfully curated guide to life in Denver and the Rocky Mountain region. We are locally owned and champion independent journalism that inspires, informs, and engages our community wherever they are.

Our Values

WE ARE GENUINELY LOCAL. We are proud to call Denver our home! Our connection to and affection for the Centennial State informs the care we take in the people and places we cover and the experiences we offer our fellow Coloradans.

WE OPERATE WITH INTEGRITY. Independent, quality journalism is at the core of who we are. As the only independently audited print publication in the state of Colorado, the value of integrity extends beyond our deeply reported storytelling. It is reflected in the thoughtful way we operate all aspects of our brand.

WE ARE TASTEMAKERS. Our team of award-winning trendsetters take delight in discovering the best stuff in and around Colorado. We thoughtfully curate content and offerings that enhance the lives of our audience and serve as a trusted gateway to all things culture and lifestyle in our region.

WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY. As a locally owned and operated organization, we value creating opportunities for connection in our community. We provide spaces for our engaged audience to connect with one another as well as with businesses and local community partners through our storytelling and in-person experiential offerings.

WE ARE DYNAMIC. We value a dynamic approach to storytelling that champions creativity and remains rooted in our mission! In an ever evolving media landscape, we innovate and adapt to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our partners and audiences.

Meet the Team

Leadership

CEO & PUBLISHER
Charity Huff
charity@5280.com
COO
Carly Lambert

carly@5280.com
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jessica LaRusso
jessica@5280.com
VP, ADVERTISING
Ari Ben
ari@5280.com
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Piniel Simegn
piniel@5280.com
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Derek Noyes
derek@5280.com

Masthead

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Jessica LaRusso

ART DIRECTOR
Dave McKenna

DIGITAL DIRECTOR
Maren Horjus

DEPUTY EDITOR
Spencer Campbell

SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Robert Sanchez

SENIOR EDITORS
Michelle Shortall, Rose Cahalan

FOOD EDITOR
Mark Antonation

ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Barbara O’Neill

PHOTO EDITORS
Charli Ornett, Sarah Banks

DEPUTY ART DIRECTOR
Sean Parsons

SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Jessica Giles

VP, ADVERTISING
Ari Ben

SENIOR ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES
Angie Lund, Kara Noone

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE
Craig Hitchcock, Alexandra Copeland

ADVERTISING & MARKETING COORDINATOR
Tamara Curry

COO
Carly Lambert

MARKETING DIRECTOR
Piniel Simegn

PRINT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Megan Skolak

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
Chelsea Conrad

DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Shundra Jackson

SENIOR UI & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Caitlin Brooks

MARKETING + EVENTS MANAGER
Grace Zahn

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Greta Kotova

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Alyssa Chutka

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Derek Noyes

OFFICE MANAGER
Todd A. Black

BILLING & COLLECTIONS MANAGER
Jessica McHeard