Publisher Rick Briscoe is co-owner and serves as president and publisher. His primary responsibilities at Encore include overall coordination of the company, business development and community liaison, advertising sales and financial management. Rick's involvement in publishing began in 1996 with the purchase of Encore magazine, at which time he located the Encore offices in Kalamazoo's downtown business district. A life-long Michigan resident, Rick has been an active Kalamazoo community member and advocate since moving to the area many years ago. Previous to his career in publishing, he spent 20 years in the field of hospital administration. Rick can be contacted at publisher@encorekalamazoo.com.