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Since 1888, Collier's has documented the heartbeat of the nation, championing the truth and the art of the story.

Our History

In 2025, we—Bobby Capoferri and Craig Richards—stood at the threshold of a legacy. When LNN USA, our New Jersey–based media company, acquired Collier’s Magazine, we weren’t just purchasing a title. We were inheriting a piece of American cultural history—a publication that once defined the national conversation, shaped public opinion, and gave voice to the country’s most compelling storytellers.

Founded in 1888, Collier’s Weekly was more than a magazine. It was a mirror to the American experience.

From investigative journalism that exposed corruption and injustice, to fiction that captured the imagination of generations, Collier’s was a trusted companion in homes across the country. It championed reform, celebrated innovation, and offered a platform for writers like Jack London, Upton Sinclair, and Ernest Hemingway. It was bold, curious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

As new stewards of this storied brand, our mission is clear: to return Collier’s to its roots—not by looking backward, but by honoring its original spirit in a modern context. That means content that is fearless, thoughtful, and deeply engaged with the American moment. We believe in journalism that informs and inspires, fiction that stirs the soul, and commentary that invites dialogue rather than division.

Under the banner of Collier’s, we are building a publication that reflects the complexity and promise of our time. Our editorial vision blends legacy and relevance: long-form reporting, cultural essays, serialized fiction, and visual storytelling that speaks to both tradition and innovation. We are assembling a diverse roster of contributors—writers, artists, thinkers—who share our commitment to excellence and civic engagement.

This relaunch is not just a revival. It’s a recommitment to the values that made Collier’s indispensable: integrity, curiosity, and a belief in the power of the written word to shape a better future. We invite you to join us as we write the next chapter—one that honors the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward tomorrow.

Welcome back to Collier’s.

Leadership

Robert Capoferri

CFO, Chairman of the Board

Robert Capoferri, founder of Asphalt Paving Systems, built one of the nation's leading specialty construction companies from the ground up. A New Jersey–based entrepreneur known for strengthening local economies through disciplined investment and community-focused development, he brings that same strategic rigor to his role as Chairman of the Board and CFO of Collier's Magazine—a belief that thoughtful, long-term investment, whether in infrastructure or in journalism, creates stronger communities and a more resilient future.

Craig Richards

CEO, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

Craig Richards, founder of LNN USA, brings a focus to Collier's Magazine shaped by a career that began on the ground floor of a small community newspaper and evolved into over four decades of devotion to journalism. After thirty years leading various corporate media properties, he spent the last decade building an independent media company committed to telling the stories of the audience it serves. Even as a partner, publisher and CEO, he remains a working writer and investigator—anchoring Collier's in a leadership ethos defined by authenticity, accountability, and an unwavering belief in journalism's power to strengthen communities.

Tom Hallman, Jr.

Contributing Editor, Dispatches Across America

Tom brings a Pulitzer Prize–winning mastery of narrative to the nation's front porch, gathering essays, fiction, and first-person accounts from Americans in every corner of the country. A veteran of more than 35 years at The Oregonian, he became one of the most decorated feature writers of his generation—twice a Pulitzer finalist and the 2001 winner for Feature Writing. Hallman's books and long-form nonfiction explore the quiet turning points that shape a life, illuminating the extraordinary inside the ordinary. In Dispatches, he elevates those voices, creating a living archive of the country's humor, heartbreak, resilience, and wonder. And yes—he was once an answer on Jeopardy, a fitting nod to a storyteller whose work has become part of the national conversation.

Brielle Jaekel

Deputy Editor

Brielle is an experienced editor and investigative journalist with more than a decade of leadership across business, technology, logistics, and global supply-chain reporting. A former Editor in Chief of a national global supply chain market intelligence publication, she is known for her sharp editorial judgment, narrative clarity, and commitment to rigorous, ethical journalism. As Deputy Editor, she elevates Collier's distinctive editorial vision.

Doug Perry

Contributing Editor, American Grit

Douglas Perry is the author of four books, including the best-selling The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago. His journalism has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Oregonian, The Seattle Times, and many other publications. He has won a National Headliner Award, the Best American Newspaper Narratives Contest, and a Society for Features Journalism Award, among other honors. Doug lives in Portland, Oregon.