Carole Valade

Carole was most recently Associate Publisher and Editor of Gemini Publications, responsible for editorial policy, planning and development of publications and the editorial staffs of all Gemini publications, Grand Rapids Magazine, Grand Rapids Business Journal, www.GRBJ.com and Michigan Blue Magazine. She joined Gemini Publications in 1987, and was one of the first women in the U.S. to be named editor of a regional business newspaper. An award-winning journalist, Valade is very active in the West Michigan community, serving on numerous organization’s boards.’