Steven James – Co-Publisher

Steven is a visionary and a craftsman who is personally responsible for the design and construction of the studio and office of Glass Patterns Quarterly, and its sister publications, Glass Art and The Flow magazines. His fine arts background adds much to the lifestyle of the company and these interests have proven to be a great asset to the development and success of the three periodicals which cater to different audiences. 

Maureen James – Publisher

Maureen has been involved in the glass industry as a publisher since 1985 when she became cofounder and managing editor of Glass Patterns Quarterly. This quality, tutorial-based periodical has an international readership in over eighteen countries. Maureen’s desire to provide a vital business resource for glass professionals later led to the birth of Profitable Glass Quarterly (later merged with Glass Art). She is currently publisher of Glass Patterns, Glass Art, and The Flow publications. She has also served on the board of the International Art Glass Suppliers Association and in 2012 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from this organization. Maureen also served as a board member of the KBW Educational Foundation. Maureen is an active and voting member of ISGB, GAS, SGAA, and ASGS. Until 2020 she and her staff managed the demonstration stage that runs throughout the Glass Craft & Bead Expo each year in Las Vegas, Nevada, and currently judges the Gallery of Excellence. She has been influential in bringing glass education to the masses and is thrilled to be working with the various organizations serving in this capacity. Maureen is also a co-host for the Glass Expert Webinars in which the best and most sought after instructors in the industry share their unique techniques to an audience all over the world via a live webinar.

Angie Rodgers – Associate Editor

Angie has enjoyed a lifelong obsession with glass art. When the opportunity to learn hot glass arose in 2008, she took her first lesson and never looked back. She became known for her ocean-style beads, earning high praise from top artists like Corina Tettinger, who used those ocean beads as an example to strive for. Angie also has an obsession with books and had always dreamed of being a writer and editor, so naturally she pursued—and completed—an education in both editing and professional/technical writing. The Flow offered her the position of copy editor and writer, which she accepted immediately, and she has been thriving as a member of an effective, incredible team. She has since accepted a role as Associate Editor of The Flow and Glass Patterns Quarterly magazine. 

Kathy Gentry – Circulation Manager

Kathy has worked with the company since the inception of its sister publication, Glass Patterns Quarterly, and is the company's longest serving employee. Her experience and knowledge of the department allows Kathy to provide excellent customer service. She is responsible for maintaining the ever-increasing database of Glass Art magazine subscribers, distributors, and advertisers, and also manages monthly updates and reports for the publications.  In addition, she manages the renewal series in circulation, which includes both USPS and e-mail renewal efforts, and oversees all subscription efforts and new trials. Kathy also ensures that the paperwork and lists are at the printer and mailing house on schedule and has helped to bring a twenty-five year, on-time, non-interrupted record to the three titles that she manages.

Mark Waterbury – Art Director

Mark translates his vast talent and experience in the world of glass art into remarkable article and ad layouts for Glass Art magazine. He also lends his eye for color and light to Glass Patterns Quarterly as a stained glass design artist. His firsthand knowledge and insight into running a stained glass retail store was instrumental in the early years of GPQ. He creates most of the beautiful layouts that appear in our publications as well as on our website and has many original designs. In GPQ's early years, Mark designed and constructed most of the stained glass projects for Glass Patterns Quarterly. Mark’s honest and forthright assessment ability allows Mark to produce layouts that are clean and artful for articles and has allowed him to build successful ads for several advertisers of Glass Art magazine. If you need a fresh ad message, consider using Mark to design your next ad.

Dave Burnett –Production Manager

Dave enjoys watching the issues of Glass Art magazine come together as he works on laying out articles, advertisements, and the various sections devoted to new products. He likes to stay one step ahead of the schedule to ensure that we have materials that are adequate and on time. He keeps all of the stages of magazine production flowing before moving on to the website updates. These bi-monthly updates are a reflection of the current issue so they are changing. Dave has a methodical approach to his work and with all the various formats that need to be delivered, he is able to do the same thing, the same way every time. Dave was part owner of an art gallery where he was involved in various art shows, and he designed and has constructed stained glass projects for Glass Patterns Quarterly. Everyone who works with Dave loves and appreciates his easygoing style and positive attitude, and his jovial nature (including his butterfly and garden images) is definitely a stress reducer in a deadline-oriented workplace.

Darlene Welch – Copy Editor

Darlene brings to Glass Patterns Quarterly experience as a writer, proofreader for various book publishing companies, and private school library teacher responsible for mentoring her students in the annual “Young Author Awards” sponsored by the Courier-Journal. Darlene works to assure continuity and accuracy and also serves as one of the contributing writers for the magazine. Her easy yet professional style allows her to work with a multitude of glass artists, writers, and designers, assisting them in telling their stories and showing their techniques. She strives first and foremost to get it right while allowing writers who contribute to GPQ the opportunity to be happy with the final results. She has implemented a series of proofing stages to insure correctness in techniques and details by allowing the writers a last chance to look over their material before it goes to press. Darlene also edits our staff letters and anything that goes on our website and newsletters.

Rhonda Sewell – Accountant

Rhonda is involved in all aspects of accounting including accounts payable and receivable, tax records, and quarterly reports. Her ten years of experience with a CPA firm and nine years as an elementary school bookkeeper help her to further enhance the excellent customer service she provides to the clients of Glass Patterns Quarterly. She has been instrumental in bringing efficiency in the accounting offices at our headquarters, utilizing the latest software to streamline tasks. She has also led the implementation of the Safety and Privacy policy that exists at the publication's headquarters in the handling of customer and client information. Her professionalism and insight into accounting make Rhonda a valued asset for our publications. She makes accounting look so easy, and for those of you who talk to Rhonda, you'll always hear a soft, supportive voice to help you.