Veteran publisher of Contract John Rouse has been named publisher emeritus of the magazine, a leader in reporting on commercial interior design and architecture and sister publication to Hospitality Design magazine. Associate publisher Karen Donaghy will assume the role of publisher, drawing on 15 years of industry experience, including eight years of account management experience with Contract.
“Karen is ideally suited to take on the significant role of publisher and will continue to build on the foundation which has been built over the past 56 years,” says Joe Randall, executive vice president of Emerald Exposition’s Design & Construction Group. “Our organization’s commitment to the commercial design marketplace runs deep, and is evident by the highest-caliber staff in the market. John Rouse is recognized as the industry’s foremost authority and has been instrumental in the growth of the Contract brand through the years.”
The contract design industry has recognized Rouse with numerous accolades for his contributions over the years, including an honorary doctorate of fine arts from the New York School of Interior Design and IIDA’s inaugural Legacy Award. He will continue to serve the magazine and the industry at large in his new position.
