Kalmbach Media Appoints New Vice President of Finance

WAUKESHA, WI/NEW YORK, N.Y., (June, 2018) – Kalmbach (Kalmbach), the content creator of such well-known and respected media brands as Discover, Astronomy, Trains and Model Railroader, today announced the appointment of Christine Metcalf as Vice President, Finance.

Metcalf joins Kalmbach from Rexnord Corporation, a global industrial company where she served as vice president of finance for the process motion and control division. Her prior experience includes senior finance roles at Johnson Controls, Newell Rubbermaid and S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

“We’re thrilled to have Christine join the Kalmbach leadership team,” says Dan Hickey, CEO, Kalmbach Media. “She has an outstanding track record driving strong financial results and an unmatched enthusiasm for our brands. She will play a pivotal role in Kalmbach’s growth as we continue to invest in the future of our company.”

Metcalf, a resident of Mequon, holds a B.B.A. degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and earned her Master’s in Business Administration at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She is actively involved in a number of organizations including serving as a Director for the Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art Board.

“I am excited to join such a talented and creative group of employees at Kalmbach Media,” says Metcalf. “The organization’s vision and strong commitment to the customer creates a solid foundation for future growth.”

About Kalmbach Media:

Kalmbach Media is a leading independent media company that provides ideas and inspiration to avid hobbyists, enthusiasts and citizen scientists through its multichannel brands including Astronomy, Discover, Bead&Button, FineScale Modeler, Garden Railways, Scale Auto, Classic Toy Trains, Model Railroader, Model Railroader Video Plus, Trains, Classic Trains, and American Snowmobiler.