Top Journalists in Bowling Alleys and Clubs
Bob Johnson Bowling Center Management (BCM)
Editor of Bowling Center Management (the BPAA’s official trade magazine) and one of the industry’s most awarded writers, covering the business of bowling centers month in and month out. Specialties: Bowling center operations; modernization; business strategy; BEC/FEC trends; proprietors’ issues.
Stephanie Davis International Bowling Industry (IBI)
Publisher & Editor of International Bowling Industry (IBI), the long-running B2B title focused on the business of bowling and family entertainment centers. Specialties: Industry leadership; publisher’s perspective; marketing and revenue growth for bowling-anchored FECs.
Jackie Fisher International Bowling Industry (IBI)
IBI editorial lead who helps steer coverage of operator best practices, modernization projects, and marketing tactics for bowling centers. Specialties: Editorial direction; operator case studies; marketing; customer experience.
Patty Heath International Bowling Industry (IBI)
Longtime IBI editor who contributes and coordinates coverage for owners and managers of bowling-anchored facilities. Specialties: Industry news; features; editorial production for bowling/FEC operators.
Bob Cooney International Bowling Industry (IBI)
Frequent IBI contributor and LBE veteran who writes about how bowling centers integrate immersive tech and attractions to drive revenue. Specialties: Attractions/VR inside bowling FECs; LBE technology; revenue diversification.
Carey Tosello International Bowling Industry (IBI)
IBI contributor and former center operator who writes actionable marketing columns for bowling centers and FECs. Specialties: Digital marketing for centers; email/social strategy; database growth.
Mike Fernandez International Bowling Industry (IBI)
IBI freelance contributor focused on profitable F&B strategies that bowling venues can implement. Specialties: Food & beverage programs; bar operations; menu trends in centers.
Gianmarc Manzione Bowlers Journal International (BJI)
Editor of Bowlers Journal International since 2014 and author of Pin Action; a leading voice covering the sport and its industry. Specialties: Industry features; governance and culture; long‑form storytelling about bowling.
Jeff Richgels 11thFrame.com
USBC Hall of Famer and founder of 11thFrame.com, a digital daily with deep reporting and commentary on bowling’s business and competitive landscape. Specialties: Breaking news and analysis; PBA/USBC coverage; industry policy impacts.
Tony Franklin The Bowling News (Texas)
Owner/Publisher of The Bowling News (Dallas/Fort Worth), a long‑running regional paper covering centers, leagues, and events. Specialties: Regional bowling business news; center profiles; Texas market coverage.
Bill Hazlett The Bowling News (Texas)
Managing Editor of The Bowling News, coordinating area coverage of centers and competitive events. Specialties: Managing editorial; event/league coverage; regional bowling business.
Mark London The Bowling News (Texas)
Columnist behind The Bowling News’ ‘Just Paying Attention,’ known for commentary on the sport and business of bowling. Specialties: Industry commentary; coaching/operations insights; historical pieces.
Bill Spigner Bowlers Journal International (BJI)
USBC Hall of Famer and BJI’s ‘The Pro Approach’ columnist since 2008; also an active coach and industry educator. Specialties: Instruction and equipment; coaching inside centers; long‑running BJI columns.
Lyle Zikes Bowlers Journal International (BJI)
Longtime BJI columnist and IBMA Hall of Famer whose ‘Pro Bowling Insider’ coverage connects tour storylines to the broader industry. Specialties: Pro bowling insider columns; editorial commentary; historical context.
J.R. Schmidt Bowlers Journal International (BJI)
BJI historian ‘Dr. Jake,’ author of Dr. Jake’s Bowling History Blog and a 50‑year USBC Open participant, chronicling bowling’s people and places. Specialties: Bowling history; center/league heritage; archival storytelling.
Jef Goodger Bowlers Journal International (BJI)
BJI correspondent and columnist recognized in IBMA awards for incisive features and editorials tied to bowling’s ecosystem. Specialties: Columns and features linking the sport to center operations and fans.
Gene J. Kanak Bowlers Journal International (BJI) / USBC
USBC/BJI writing contributor whose event reporting and features appear across BJI and Bowl.com. Specialties: USBC event coverage; features; youth/Team USA stories with industry relevance.
Aaron Smith USBC Communications (BOWL.com)
USBC Communications writer with extensive Open/Women’s Championships coverage and features that highlight centers and associations. Specialties: USBC championships reporting; profiles; center and association milestones.
Emil Williams, Jr. USBC Communications (BOWL.com) / BJI
USBC media contributor and BJI writing staff alumnus with years of tournament and feature coverage. Specialties: Event coverage; multimedia storytelling; features across USBC/BJI platforms.
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