Justin Martino has more than 20 years of journalism experience and has focused on consumer-related topics, including as editor of a Tulsa-based regional magazine. He started his career as a political reporter covering the Oklahoma Senate, Supreme Court and state regulatory agencies. He has also covered the energy industry, specializing in solar and renewable energy production. He has a BS from the University of Oklahoma College of Arts and Sciences and a JD from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

Cassidy is a writer and editor from Tulsa who spearheads much of ConsumerAffairs’ coverage of home services, from solar energy to moving to home warranties. She received her B.A. in writing from University of Arkansas and her M.F.A. in writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She worked as an editor and freelance journalist in local culture and news for The Tulsa Voice before joining ConsumerAffairs in 2020. She's also taught writing through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at OSU-Tulsa and composition at Tulsa Community College.

Kathryn writes about topics important to both homeowners and renters, including security systems, pest control, solar panels, warranties and more. Her goal is to demystify complex purchases and empower readers to make informed decisions. Before ConsumerAffairs, she earned an English degree from Northeastern State University and worked in community journalism and digital marketing for several years.

The Swiss Army knife of the ConsumerAffairs content team, Vincent has taken on every editing task there is since 2019, from creating article outlines to fact-checking final versions. He is also our in-house expert for anything to do with cars or home security. Vincent’s previous experience includes teaching college composition courses and an ill-fated gig writing movie trivia. He has a master’s degree in English. His favorite things when researching a brand are transparent online pricing and substantial About pages.

A former finance phobe, Tammy now devotes her career to ensuring that people don’t make the same money mistakes she once did. Her work has appeared in Fortune, the Toronto Star, Advisor’s Edge, Greedy Rates, and Money Under 30. She joined ConsumerAffairs in 2023. Tammy studied magazine publishing at Toronto Metropolitan University and has a BA in psychology from York University, and her earlier journalism took her from editing law books to writing restaurant reviews to reporting live from the Eyjafjallajökull eruption in Iceland. A part-time digital nomad, Tammy calls Toronto home but has also lived in Chiang Mai, Prague, Glasgow and rural Crete.

Ashley is an expert finance writer who worked for 12 years with top names in the industry, including Discover, The Hartford, ScotiaBank, Chime and Synchrony. She joined ConsumerAffairs in 2022, and specializes in coverage of banking, credit repair and debt management. Her writing has also been featured in Forbes, Time, Yahoo, MSN and Reader’s Digest. In her personal life, she enjoys homeschooling her three daughters and writing children's books.

Jon oversees the factual integrity of ConsumerAffairs content, leads a research team and contributes as a writer. Before joining the company in 2018, he worked in the U.S. Senate and at a health care research firm. When he’s not editing content or contributing to CA’s data journalism efforts, Jon is closely following the news, running, umpiring high school baseball or watching the Milwaukee Bucks. Jon lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife and their standard poodle.

Originally from southern Illinois, Marissa moved to Tulsa and joined ConsumerAffairs in 2017. She's been in several roles across various teams, currently serving as the center of the editorial wheel. When Marissa's not helping consumers make smart buying decisions through our content, you can find her spending time with her husband at the lake, golfing, hunting, or rooting for one of her favorite sports teams, especially the Oklahoma State University Cowboys.

With six years of experience in content and marketing, Cassie is a creative powerhouse who is passionate about building data-driven, engaging stories that resonate. When she’s not working, you can find her reading the latest theme park news and playing with her cats. She lives in Salt Lake City.

A graduate of Southern Virginia University, where she served as their newspaper’s Editor-in-Chief, Chloe manages the publishing process at ConsumerAffairs. In that role, she works alongside the Content, SEO, Product and the Philippines team to help maintain a steady publishing flow throughout each week. Chloe enjoys working at ConsumerAffairs because of the trust and accountability within her role. She finds happiness in being able to help others and being part of a caring and grit-filled team.

A 2023 graduate of Oral Roberts University, Brooklyn leverages her experience in social media, content creation, project management and communications research to raise recognition of studies and news published on ConsumerAffairs. She enjoys being the bridge between the ConsumerAffairs content team and American news sites. Brooklyn was born and raised in Tulsa and spends her free time watching movies.

A storyteller at heart, Rebecca enjoys creating data-driven stories that challenge or enhance existing narratives. She takes a thoughtful approach to building relationships with journalists, which has earned her coverage in Forbes, NPR, Search Engine Journal, Fox News, and more. She graduated from Miami University with a degree in Strategic Communication and Professional Writing. She lives in Chicago, IL, and believes tavern-style pizza is superior to deep dish.

“I think consumers need someone to listen to them and I find taking on that role to be very gratifying.” Mark has written about consumer issues for ConsumerAffairs.com since 2004. Previously, he was a news correspondent for the Associated Press Radio Network, Westwood One Radio Networks and Marketwatch.com. Huffman also produces video segments for ConsumerAffairs.com and, in 2006, produced a 20-minute DVD, “Senior Scam Alert,” a training tool to help seniors avoid scams. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Kentucky. He and his family live in a historic rowhouse in Richmond, VA, and have a weekend home on Chesapeake Bay.

Gary’s main beats for the ConsumerAffairs news team are travel and technology. Prior to working here, he was a programming consultant for radio and TV stations in some 20 markets around the U.S., as well as a presentation developer for the likes of Jack Daniel's, Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and Columbia University. "My deepest consumer belief is one that I take from Tom Peters — that the customer perceives service in their own terms." And Gary gives that angle as much sunlight as possible in his ConsumerAffairs pieces. He received a B.S. degree in communications from Murray State University. He lives in Louisville, KY, where he serves on the board at a refugee initiative and can be found rooting on the Bellarmine University Knights any time they’re on the court.

“The Internet gives remarkable power to consumers but it affords even greater power to corporate interests, which is why it's essential to have sites like ConsumerAffairs.com to give consumers a voice and dig out information that's useful and illuminating to them.” A veteran Associated Press newsman, Limbach worked for more than 33 years in AP's Washington broadcast news center. He has covered Space Shuttle launches, Presidential elections, business and consumer news and medical stories. Before joining AP, Limbach was news director of WAVA-AM/FM when it was one of three all-news radio stations in the then-hotly competitive D.C. radio market. He and his wife live in the D.C. suburb of Prince William County, Virginia, and have several grown children. James volunteers regularly in soup kitchens, food pantries and other social services that provide aid and comfort to the downtrodden.

Kristen Dalli is a New York native and recent graduate of Marist College. She has worked as a writer and editor for several different companies and publications, including Thought Catalog, The Oddysey, Thomas Greco Publishing, and several travel blogs. She's currently pursuing her MFA in Creative Non-Fiction at Fairfield University and spends her free time drinking lots of coffee!