The Record team

Jeff Bleiler, associate editor

Jeff joined the Record in 2019 — assisting with story planning, editing and production of its print, online and daily email editions — after a lengthy career in journalism and communications, mostly with the Jackson Citizen Patriot as a sports reporter, copy editor and news/sports leader, and with MLive Media Group as a news and local sports leader. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.

Genevieve Monsma, staff writer

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Genevieve joined the Record in 2024 and writes news and feature stories. She brings more than 25 years of writing and editing experience, mostly in New York City, as a magazine editor covering health, fitness and personal care. Genevieve has written for publications including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Real Simple, Shape and Health. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Miami University and is working toward a master’s in strategic communication from Michigan State.

Steve Culver, production coordinator

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Steve brings more than 30 years of experience in newspaper design and production to the Record, which he joined in 2014. As production coordinator he is responsible for the newspaper’s graphic design and also oversees printing and distribution. Previously, he helped students at The Michigan Daily and Monroe Street Journal produce their publications. Steve also published a magazine for Southeast Michigan’s LGBT community from 1990-2024.

Dirk Milliman, advertising sales representative

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A graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in journalism, Dirk has been working in Michigan media for nearly 40 years, owning and managing newspapers, shopping guides and digital media sites. He is a past president of the Michigan Press Association and remains active with the MPA Foundation. His wife, Penelope, is a professional photographer. They have two children and three grandchildren.