Kevin Madden Chief Executive Officer A model entrepreneur, Kevin Madden founded Madden Publishing in 1982, growing the company and eventually creating Madden Media, one of the tourism industry's most dynamic print and electronic tourism publishing entities. With a keen eye for changing markets, industry development, and business potential, Kevin continues to guide Madden Media's growth and offers his unsurpassed business acumen on our clients' behalf.

John Hudak Partner, Publisher John joined the company in 1987 as the first editor of Tucson Guide when there were just five employees and two magazines. He has contributed significantly to Madden Media’s impressive growth. A recognized travel publishing authority nationwide, John is a frequent tourism conference speaker and the winner of dozens of awards for his contributions to the industry. John was twice appointed by the governor to serve as a commissioner for the Arizona Commission on the Arts. He has served on the Arizonans for Cultural Development Board, the Product Development Committee for the Arizona Tourism Alliance, the Marketing Committee for Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Tourism Task Force for the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Board of Directors of the Southeast Tourism Society, among many other arts and tourism organizations. John earned two degrees from the University of Arizona, one in journalism and one in creative writing.

David Zapf Partner, Chief Financial Officer David oversees all corporate financial assessment and planning, along with accounting and human resources. Previous general management and financial positions have given David a broad-based understanding of the many elements critical to achieving success. Significant contributions over his 30-year work history have included a company turnaround, development, implementation and training of employee participation teams that earned his operating divisions numerous industry awards and world-class preferred-source supplier designations. David graduated from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio with a BS in business administration majoring in accounting.

Robert "Mac" McCracken Partner, Chief Innovation Officer Mac has more than 15 years experience in working with destination marketing organizations, including his role as Deputy Director at the Arizona Office of Tourism. Mac’s work with the tourism industry includes leadership positions with Arizona Tourism Internet Partners, Arizona Tourism Alliance Research Committee, and the Arizona Travel and Tourism Research Association. As Madden Media’s Chief Innovation Officer, Mac leads the development of online marketing solutions for tourism and travel destinations. His recent speeches in online trends include presentations at the Illinois Governor’s Conference, the Western Association of CVBs, and the Georgia Governor’s Conference. Mac earned both a master's in business administration and a law degree from Cornell University.

Lesley Kontowicz Vice President of Marketing Since joining Madden Media in 1995, Lesley has been responsible for many areas of the company and brings a multi-faceted perspective to our products and services. However, she knows the only perspective that matters is the client's perspective. Additionally, Lesley’s 21 years of sales and marketing strategies within multiple mediums including television, film, magazines, and newspapers provides our customers an analytical approach to how consumers interact with media and how they arrive at their buying decisions. A self-described demographic geek, Lesley enjoys finding the best avenue to reach and communicate with your targeted audience. Lesley holds a bachelor of fine arts from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Grady Colson Vice President of Operations Grady's management of operations—comprised of editorial, management information systems, design, production, and online strategy—is informed by his varied background and many areas of expertise. Grady has served in several positions at Madden, beginning as a database programmer in 1998. His 20 years of experience includes database design, accounting, sales, management, and business analysis. Grady serves as Madden Media’s efficiency authority, having created interactive systems that measure performance with a level of intricacy once thought impossible. Grady applies this data across the company, increasing productivity and improving strategic planning both in-house and for Madden's clients. He began his career in the Army as a member of the "Old Guard," the official ceremonial unit and escort to the president.

Becky Wright General Manager & Associate Publisher Becky joined the company in 2006 as Advertising Director for its Phoenix publications. In 2007, she was promoted to General Manager & Associate Publisher of the Arizona Publishing Division. She oversees a number of publications including such titles as Valley Guide, Tucson Guide, Tucson Home, Phoenix Official Visitors Guide, Tucson Official Destination Guide, Phoenix Destination Guide for Meeting and Travel Professionals, Phoenix & Tucson Golf Guides and Phoenix & Tucson Area Maps. Becky is an Arizona State University graduate with more than 15 years' experience in advertising, marketing, management, and publishing. The top positions she has held include Advertising Director for the magazine division of The Arizona Republic, VP of Advertising for Empire Publishing, Advertising Director for Recharger Magazine and World Expo, and Regional Manager for Homes and Land Magazine.