MPA MEDIA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- President
- Editor of Dynamic Chiropractic
- Publisher, Dynamic Chiropractic
For Don Petersen, health and wellness has been a way of life as well as a family tradition since his father and grandfather were both doctors of chiropractic. He has devoted 35 years to MPA Media, 30 of those years serving as president.
As publisher and editor of Dynamic Chiropractic, Don has served on the boards of various non-profit organizations within the chiropractic profession. He currently serves on the executive committee of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Don continues to search for new ways to enhance all the professions MPA Media serves.
Don Petersen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach. Away from the office, Don enjoys spending time with his family, serving as a very active volunteer in his church, watching old movies and going to live theater.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Gabrielle Lindsley was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she began her career in media sales and sales management at the local alternative newsweekly. During her time in San Francisco she expanded her experience to include web site business development and pro-sumer magazine experience at Macworld. Just prior to joining MPA, Gabrielle led the Southern California sales effort for a major digital ad network. To quote, "I've got ink for blood and just can't stay away from print. Combine that with my passion for alternative health and MPA Media is the perfect spot for me."
In her spare time, she enjoys throwing elaborate dinner parties, year-round community gardening, art/culture, traveling, hiking, beaching and time with family and friends.
For more than 20 years, Thomas has dedicated his life to the art of design and the science of publishing. A fine artist and designer, this former U.S. Marine has led a talented MPA Media team through expansion and into the digital age. The New Jersey native continues to help evolve and shape the direction of the company through strategic planning and creative leadership.