Our Staff

Founder and President, Edward Hertzman

Edward Hertzman received a degree in economics from NYU and spent more than a decade working as a top executive for major sourcing companies all over the world, including Synergies Worldwide and Pearl Global.

In 2009, in response to a need in the industry, he founded Sourcing Journal Online. With more than 75,000 subscribers, Sourcing Journal Online is the largest trade journal devoted to the sourcing apparel and textile industry supply chain in the world.

ehertzman@sourcingjournal.com

Publisher, Caletha Crawford

Caletha has a natural enthusiasm for the business side of fashion, as well as a broad array 
of skills from a career that’s included roles as a children’s wear consultant, adjunct professor, event manager and journalist.

ccrawford@sourcingjournal.com

Editorial Director, Tara Donaldson

Tara prides herself on taking an on-the-ground approach to uncovering what’s happening in the apparel industry, a knack backed by her past life as a merchandiser and account manager for two major apparel companies.

tdonaldson@sourcingjournal.com

Senior Editor, Arthur Friedman

Arthur Friedman is a senior editor at Sourcing Journal, covering areas such as textiles, trade, logistics and economics. Arthur joined Sourcing Journal in May 2017 after 27 years at WWD.

afriedman@sourcingjournal.com

Managing Editor, Denim & Footwear, Angela Velasquez

For more than a decade, Angela has honed her skills for identifying emerging trends and brands as a B2B editor covering the footwear, denim and children’s wear markets.

avelasquez@sourcingjournal.com

Technology Editor, Jessica Binns

From virtual currency to voice assistants, Jessica thrives at the intersection of fashion and technology. She has more than a decade of experience covering the apparel industry and all things digital.

jbinns@sourcingjournal.com

Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, Eric Hertzman

Eric has a proven track record in sales and thorough follow through, and his keenness for business development comes thanks in part to his background in banking and wealth management.

ehhertzman@sourcingjournal.com

Account Executive, Joel Fertel

jfertel@sourcingjournal.com

Client Services Coordinator, Daniel Cavosie

dcavosie@sourcingjournal.com

Sales Assistant, Sarah Sloand

ssloand@sourcingjournal.com

Contributors

Judith Russell

Jasmin Malik Chua

Graphic Design, Celena Tang