Meet Our Team

Locale Magazine is a lifestyle media group focused on innovative, culturally aware and forward thinking content. Started with a dream, written out on a napkin and delivered out of a garage, Locale has grown to become one of the regions largest and most influential media platforms reaching millions every year. For more information about our campaigns and advertising opportunities, check out our media kit. Now, may we introduce you to the people that make Locale Magazine possible.

Erik Hale

PUBLISHER / FOUNDER / OWNER

Ashley Smith

COO / Co-Founder / Owner

Mike Smith

Vice President of Sales + Marketing

Reilly Heine

Art Director

Kaylin Waizinger

Managing editor

Lauren Lewellen

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Danielle Trotter

partnerships manager

Gennah Rodriguez

Video Specialist

Valerie Kerr

Bookkeeper

Contributors

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