Executive Editor, U.S. Horticulture Group – Meister Media Worldwide
Jones has more than 20 years of experience covering the commercial U.S. fruit, vegetable, greenhouse ornamental, and garden retail markets for Meister Media Worldwide’s horticulture brands. As Executive Editor he has responsibility for overall print, digital, and event content for the American Fruit Grower, Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, Greenhouse Grower, and Florida Grower brands. Jones is active with BPIA and has been a leader in developing Meister Media’s biocontrols coverage and events over the last several years. He has a BBA from Southern Methodist University.
Meister Media Worldwide is a fourth-generation family business located in Willoughby, OH. Founded in 1932 as American Fruit Grower Publishing Company, the operation has evolved to become one of the leading media businesses in the U.S., and now internationally, devoted solely to production agriculture. Its 11 brands cover a range of markets including the U.S. Horticulture titles American Fruit GrowerTM, Western Fruit GrowerTM, American Vegetable GrowerTM, Florida GrowerTM, and Greenhouse GrowerTM with a diverse portfolio of print magazines, websites, digital and data products, and industry-leading events, including the BiocontrolsSM Conference & Expo Series.
