Crossen & Co.
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| Type | Copartnership |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Midland, Michigan, USA |
| Key people | Michael Westendorf, Chairman Aaron Crossen, President & CEO |
| Industry | Media, Publishing |
| Products | The Tridge (magazine), MidlandForums.com (Internet forum) |
| Revenue | ▲$201,600 USD (Projected) |
| Net income | ▲$177,600 USD (Projected) |
| Employees | 12 (2008) |
| Website | www.crossenco.com |
Crossen & Co. is a media and publishing firm based in Midland, Michigan. The firm's stated core purpose is to "enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment." It owns the arts and culture magazine "The Tridge" and the Internet forum "MidlandForums.com".
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[edit] The Tridge
Crossen & Co. purchased an online magazine called The Tridge in 2008 from an anonymous member of the community with plans to turn the popular Web site into a print magazine. The Tridge is an publication that provides unique commentary and perspectives regarding politics, music, culture, fiction, and poetry. A longtime affluent community, Midland boasts a large pool of Ph.D.s, pristine parks, and a general love of the arts. The Tridge continues this unique tradition with its content. The magazine is often referred to as "the New Yorker of Mid-Michigan".
[edit] MidlandForums.com
Along with The Tridge came a collection of Internet forums named MidlandForums.com. The forums act as a virtual meeting place for the online community of Midland, Michigan. The forum received wide publicity and notoriety in 2008 when controversy erupted when an anonymous poster posted a pornographic image. Soon after, the issue dominated the local online community and questions as to the identity of the user erupted into heated debate with accusations abound. The forums are currently controlled by a local volunteer, John Grabinski, as Crossen & Co. continues to distance itself from the project.
[edit] Board of Advisors
Crossen & Co.'s board of advisors serves in an advisory capacity to senior managers of the firm and consists of Partners of the firm and independent advisors. Independent advisors serve for eighteen-month terms.
Michael Westendorf
Michael Westendorf is a founding partner of Crossen & Co. and Chairman of its Board of Advisors. He previously served as president and chief executive officer, and later chairman, of Midland Hockey, an organization dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of hockey in Midland. He also co-founded Midland Roller Sports, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the fostering of inline skating sports in Midland County, and served on the board of directors of the Dstreet Entertainment Foundation, a foundation that awards scholarships and financial aid to musicians, where he sat on the nominating, youth, and finance committees.
Aaron Crossen
A founding partner, Aaron Crossen is the president and chief executive officer of Crossen & Co. and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including the Mid-Michigan-based publication, The Tridge, where he serves as Executive Editor. Crossen graduated in 2008 from Saginaw Valley State University with a B.A. in history.
Erik Trump, Ph.D.
Dr. Erik Trump is an author and professor of political science at Saginaw Valley State University and the current chair of the political science department. Dr. Trump oversees the department’s internships program and placements. He is the co-author of two books, The Politics of Zoos: Exotic Animals And Their Protectors and Political Animals: Public Art In American Zoos And Aquariums. Dr. Trump earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and his Ph.D. at Boston University.
Dennis Lennox
Dennis Lennox is a free-lance journalist and political consultant, specializing in state and international politics.
Bryan W. Thumme
Bryan W. Thumme is the president and chief executive officer of Midland Hockey, an organization dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of hockey in Midland. Previously, Thumme served three years as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Thumme rose to prominence as a player in the Midland Inline Hockey League, becoming the first and only player in league history to win back-to-back scoring titles. He is an avid Saginaw Spirit fan and a season ticket holder.
A.J. Hoffman
A.J. Hoffman is a popular singer-songwriter from Midland, Michigan. He is the former frontman of The Cartunes, the punk/rock band known for smashing instruments and shocking behavior. The Cartunes remain the only band in the area to be banned from local music hotbed White’s Bar – twice. In 2007, The Cartunes released their seventh studio album “Get Off Me Cancer”. Hoffman is currently working on a solo project dubbed Eight Armed Killer and plays shows throughout Mid-Michigan. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Central Michigan University.
P. Thomas O'Hara Jr.
P. Thomas O’Hara Jr. is Managing Editor of the Mid-Michigan-based publication The Tridge. Previously, O'Hara worked at the office of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. In December of 2007 through March 2008 O’Hara served as City Editor of The Valley Vanguard covering campus police activity and local politics in areas of Saginaw and Kochville Township. O’Hara graduated cum laude from Saginaw Valley State University with a B.A. in political science in 2008.
