Meet the Team
Jillian R. Harman
CEO, CFO, CMO, CIO, Publisher, Editor, Art Director, Copywriter, Photographer, Sales Manager, Proofreader, Web Designer, and Office Manager
Jillian is a relative newcomer to Ohio. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she spent 13 years in Reading, PA, before deciding to make a significant life change. Passionate about design and marketing, she developed the idea for a local business magazine and leads all facets of the business.
Jillian is also the founder of Hyperion Design & Publishing, which helps businesses with their marketing, design, communication, and technology needs. She has more than 25 years of experience in design, publishing, and marketing and brings a blend of creative and technical skills to every project.
Jillian self-taught in graphic design, web development, and Filemaker Pro, among other things. She was a professional photographer for more than a decade and continues to enjoy photo editing and restoration. More recently, she was an event organizer for black-tie fundraisers at a historic mansion.
She is currently a member of the Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn Area, and Greater Akron Chambers as well as many other local networking groups.
Jillian is a voracious news reader and enjoys keeping up with the latest technology, science, and health innovations. She also delights in watching crime dramas, Doctor Who, and British comedy. Jillian enjoys riding her electric bike, Stella, on the local trails when it’s warm out and hitting the slopes when it’s not. And she always looks forward to a daily indulgence of dark chocolate, regardless of the weather.
