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The Smiley Pete Crew

We are content creators and event producers who work around the clock to connect our audience with local businesses, neighborhood news, and the people and events that make Lexington a great place to work and live. Smiley Pete Publishing is trusted by a monthly print audience of more than 160,000. Here are the people who make it all happen:

Chris Eddie
Owner / Publisher
(859) 266-6537 ext. 23


Saraya Brewer
Editor, Chevy Chaser and Southsider Magazines
Editor, tadoo.com
(859) 266-6537 ext. 25


Tom Wilmes
Editor, Business Lexington
(859) 266-6537


Drew Purcell
Art Director
(859) 266-6537 ext. 24


Ann Staton
Senior Account Manager
(859) 266-6537 ext. 34


Amy Eddie
Director, Crave food + music festival
(859) 266-6537 ext. 30


Donna Hodsdon
Associate Publisher, Business Lexington
(859) 266-6537 


Emily Marks
Sales Manager
(859) 266-6537