Who we are.

Timeline

In 1926, F.M. Cockrell started Business News Publishing Co., now BNP Media, in Detroit. First published September 11, 1926, Electric Refrigeration News, now The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration NEWS, was created to help recognize the importance of the expanding electric refrigeration market.

More than 90 years later, BNP Media has evolved into one of the largest privately held B2B media companies in the United States, serving multiple industries with over 45 leading B2B brands, 40 live events, and hundreds of online events and continuing education courses. As we continue to grow, we are driven by a commitment to excellence and dedication to our core mission: helping people succeed in business with superior information.

Leadership

Tagg Henderson is an owner and Co-CEO of BNP Media. He joined the company in 1995 after spending several years working for KPMG in New York City. He started off in BNP’s Market Research group, but quickly moved into a sales role on Point of Beginning magazine. He later became publisher of Roofing Contractor and The ACHR News before moving into his Co-CEO role with his brothers in 2001. Tagg currently serves on the boards of Connectiv and BPAWW. He is also a member of the Motor City Chapter of YPO, where he was Chapter Chair in 2012. A graduate of NYU, Tagg lives in Bloomfield Hills, MI with his wife, family, and 3 dogs. He enjoys racing triathlons and has completed 5 Ironmans.

Harper Henderson is an owner and Co-CEO of BNP Media. He currently oversees the operations side of the business with Information Technology, Human Resources, Art, Accounting and Production under his direction.

Mitchell Henderson is an owner and Co-CEO of BNP Media. He oversees market research at BNP Media. He holds his undergrad from CU-Boulder and MBA from University of Michigan.



Corporate

Rita M. Foumia
Chief HR & Infrastructure Officer

Michael T. Powell
Chief Creative Officer

Vincent M. Miconi
Chief Production Officer

Nikki Smith
Chief Operations Officer

Lisa L. Paulus
Chief Financial Officer

Scott Wolters
Chief Event Officer