Key Staff

Leslie C. Norins, M.D., Ph.D.
CEO and Chairman

Leslie has over 35 years of experience in science publishing. He has conceived and developed more than 80 newsletters on various topics serving professionals.

Before that, Leslie's earliest interests were in research. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, and his M.D. from Duke University Medical School.

He then gained his Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne (Australia), where he was one of the last postdoctoral fellows of Sir Macfarlane Burnet, the Nobel Laureate in immunology.

Leslie has served on the Board of Directors of the Specialized Information Publishers Association, and has twice been the keynote speaker at its national convention. In 2002, he was inducted into the organization’s Publishers Hall of Fame.

Ann “Rainey” Norins
Vice Chairman

Rainey has a 21-year successful track record in newsletter publishing, which she undertook upon meeting Dr. Leslie Norins in 1990 and becoming his business, and life, partner.

A native of Baton Rouge, Rainey attended Louisiana State University. She then had a career in construction and real estate, before entering the publishing field.

In addition, Rainey is co-founder of the Naples (FL) chapter of the National Council of The Jackson Laboratory.

Bill Streight
General Manager

Bill has over 25 years’ experience in sales and operations. During his career he has served as Director of Sales at fortune 500 companies such as Office Depot, PC Connection and Genicom’s’ ESSC division. He has managed call centers in the United States, India and the Philippines. Most recently Bill has directed the sales and operations for a major medical publisher.

Edward Childs
Data Analyst

Ed is responsible for data processing and managing PIA’s fulfillment software. When he’s not busy keeping our subscribers’ orders up to date, he helps the sales teams and supplies updated reports company-wide. Ed prides himself on providing accurate data so that key decision-makers have everything they need to orchestrate PIA’s continued success.

Currently continuing his education for data management, Ed hopes to eventually pursue a degree in business management and culinary arts.

Kristen Olson
Virtual Conference Manager

Kristen is responsible for managing and operating PIA’s Webinar process, which involves everything from acquiring top research presenters, moderating the events and other operational aspects to attendee support to administrative tasks. She previously performed client database administration and data research and analysis.

Her prior experience at a Naples, Fla.-based publishing company included four years planning education training and conferences. This included organizing and coordinating study course conferences for certification, tracking attendees and financial return on investment, processing orders and payments, generating reports, and providing customer service.

Stephanie Lane
Customer Care Specialist

As the Strategic Account Executive, Stephanie is responsible for managing relationships with subscription agencies and resellers as well as ensuring their mutual clients customer satisfaction. She also is continually cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with reputable companies within the industry. With previous experience in the publishing and healthcare industries she offers more than 10 years experience in customer service and developing business relationships.