Meet the people who bring LIFE to Cape Cod Life Publications!
Our staff is a close-knit team of editors, writers, photographers, creatives, and sales and business professionals who share a deep love for the Cape & Islands. Together, we're dedicated to capturing and supporting the stories, people, and places that define this special region, celebrating its traditions, creativity, and coastal way of life in every issue of Cape Cod LIFE, HOME, ART, and DOG.
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Editorial
Julie Craven Wagner
Publisher/Editor of Cape Cod HOME and ART
Julie Craven Wagner began her experience with Cape Cod Life in 2010 when she joined the sales team after 10 years of working with local businesses on the Cape and Islands with WMVY. In addition to sales, she is the Publisher/Editor of Cape Cod HOME and Cape Cod ART. Growing up on the Outer Cape has given her a unique perspective of life on Cape Cod, from tip to bridge, and that is reflected in her appreciation and presentation of stories found within the pages of our publications. Julie lives in North Falmouth with her husband, Eric, and their yellow lab, Enzo. When she finds free time, she enjoys her Cape Cod life sailing on Buzzards Bay, spending time on the beach in Wellfleet, or exploring Martha’s Vineyard.
Leslie Hatton
Editor of Cape Cod LIFE
Leslie (Horne) Hatton enthusiastically joined Cape Cod Life in October of 2022. Educated in Mashpee and Falmouth, she graduated from Assumption College and received her Master of Education degree from Lesley College. A former teacher, she has taught middle school, preschool and most recently, fifth grade. She and her husband Tom have three children: Aidan, Colin, and Erin. Their newest family member is Millie, an outgoing, outrageously happy chocolate lab. She loves to talk about all of them so better not ask. One neat tidbit about Leslie is that she is the author of the locally best-selling children’s book Cape Cod ABCs, with over 10K books sold on Cape Cod, the Islands and across Massachusetts. Happiest in the summer with a little sun on her face, she loves being with friends and her family, laughing, drinking and eating all over beautiful Cape Cod.
Christina Galt
Digital Editor/Editor of Cape Cod DOG
Christina Galt is the Digital Editor at Cape Cod Life Publications and the Editor of our newest title, Cape Cod DOG. Born and raised on the Cape, Christina has always had a love for the ocean and everything "Cape Cod." She found herself the perfect home away from home at the University of Rhode Island and double majored in Sociology and Gender & Women’s Studies. After graduating, Christina came back to the Cape and started her journey at Cape Cod Life. She spends most of her free time with her family, especially her chocolate lab Sadie, and enjoys spending summers on her family’s boat.
Production/Art
Susan Temple
Creative Director
Susan Temple joined Cape Cod Life in August of 2020. She grew up in Branford, CT and spent many summer vacations visiting the Cape. Graduating from SUNY Purchase with a BFA set her up with a solid foundation in graphic design. Her first stop was NYC where she worked at publishing and advertising agencies for over ten years. She returned to CT to join an ad agency and worked on many prestigious accounts including Yale New Haven Hospital, SAS Airlines and the Mohegan Sun basketball team. Once the pandemic hit, she and her husband Charlie decided life is short and made their part time Cape home a permanent one. Susan spends her free time sewing, reading on the beach, and walking her corgi Jake.
Carolyn Reardon-Neuman
Art Director
Carolyn Reardon-Neuman is a long-time Cape resident. After graduating with a BFA in Design from Carnegie-Mellon University, her career has included graphic design, exhibit design and copywriting. After working on her own for many years, she joined Cape Cod Life in 2023 and is happy to work again in a team environment. She is even happier to work with our office dog, Enzo.
Sales
Laura Crocker
Advertising Sales Manager
Laura Crocker started with Cape Cod Life Publications in 1996 as a marketing coordinator. As Cape Cod Life expanded and started publishing Cape Cod HOME that same year, she joined the sales team. She took a short hiatus in 2005 when her second child was born. After getting her children settled in school, she rejoined the sales staff in 2011. Laura lives in East Falmouth with her husband, son, daughter and their chocolate lab. Her favorite escape is the beach—it’s one of the reasons she loves the Cape so much!
Laura MB Taylor
Advertising Sales Manager
A core member of the Cape Cod Life Publications team since 1992, Laura enjoys helping local clients navigate business challenges and decisions
by providing connections, strategic ideas, and tailored marketing solutions. Recognized for establishing long-term business relationships with clients as Advertising Sales Manager,
while emphasizing a philosophy of "It's not work if you love it” Laura enjoys participating in various adventures and events associated with the regional publication. Beaches, biking and boating are some of her favorite activities.
Jon Egosarian
Advertising Sales Manager
Jon joined the advertising sales team in the Fall of 2024. He grew up on Cape Cod and in the Virgin Islands. Jon graduated from Lynn University in Southern Florida where graduated as a film major and worked on several major Hollywood films as a prop master's assistant. After his involvement in the film industry Jon transitioned into advertising and marketing.
For the past 10 years Jon was an advertising assistant for Resort Consultants, a Caribbean-based marketing firm for major brands such as Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. In recent years Jon has been involved in ad sales for numerous businesses throughout the Cape. He is an avid basketball and tennis player and loves classic films.
Kerri Ray
Advertising Sales Manager
Kerri A. Ray brings more than two decades of sales leadership, strategic insight, and relationship-driven experience to her role as Advertising Sales Manager at Cape Cod Life Publications. With deep roots on Cape Cod, Kerri has built her career around helping people and businesses succeed. Her background spans corporate sales, account management, and team leadership, including top-performing roles with Idearc Media, in Pharmaceutical Sales, and with Cellular One/Cingular Wireless. Known for her collaborate style she has also has 20 years experience in Special Needs Advocacy and program development. After living/working in London and traveling through 3rd world countries over the span of three years, Kerri returned to Cape Cod with her husband where they share two amazing children, both away at school.
Business
Judy Shortsleeve
Business Manager
Judy Howell Shortsleeve joined Cape Cod Life in 1990 as the business manager. She married Brian Shortsleeve, Cape Cod Life's Founder, in the summer of 1990 and continued working until the birth of their second son. With both boys in high school, she came back to Cape Cod Life. She likes cooking, reading, spending time on the beach and black labs.
Lauren Perry
Accounting & Office Manager
Lauren Perry joined Cape Cod Life in 2024 as Accounting and Office Manager. She earned her B.A. in Communication Media Studies with a minor in Business Administration from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. During her time in school, Lauren was involved on campus in both student organizations and as a Building Manager for the Student Involvement Office—experiences that helped shape her collaborative, hands-on approach to her work.
After graduating, Lauren returned home to Cape Cod and began her career in administration. She enjoys being creative, and supporting day-to-day operations behind the scenes. Returning to the Cape allows Lauren to enjoy time with family, local events, and an active lifestyle. She also enjoys traveling, attending concerts and cheering on Boston sports teams. Lauren values community and is proud to support a publication that celebrates the place she calls home.
Josh Shortsleeve
Newsstand Coordinator/Digital Contributor
As a born and raised Cape Codder, Josh Shortsleeve grew up boating, sailing, surfing and fishing—participating in pretty much any activity that involved the water. After graduating from Bourne High School Josh joined the team at Cape Cod Life as a photographer, a passion he shared with his father Brian. Since then, his roles at Cape Cod Life have expanded to Newsstand Coordinator/Digital Contributor. Today, you can find Josh exploring the Cape & Islands, specifically Cuttyhunk, with his camera in tow.
Enzo Wagner
Office Dog
Enzo has been coming into the Cape Cod Life office since he was just a puppy. Now a seasoned staffer, this yellow lab brings daily morale boosts and a keen nose for storytelling. He pens "The Lab Report" in every issue of Cape Cod DOG, offering his own paws-on perspective.