Peter J. Gallanis

Peter J. Gallanis has worked in the Chicago area newspaper and magazine business for 20 years. Gallanis began his career as a reporter and columnist with The Warrenville Free Press then moved on to The Winfield Estate, both weekly newspapers located in Chicago’s far west suburbs. Gallanis then spent years in the trade magazine business,covering the retail and heavy construction equipment industries. Most recently he was Editor-in-Chief of two trade publications covering the boating and marina industries. He has also freelanced for The Beacon-News in Aurora, Ill., and the Chicago Tribune. Additionally, Gallanis co-authored two trade books: How to Become a Personal Shopper and How to Become an Event Planner, and he was the lead author of How to Become a Fashion Designer; all published by FabJob Ltd. Gallanis lives in Crystal Lake, Ill., with his lovely wife Chriselda, son Alexander, daughter Antonia, and their dog, Harley the Wonder Mutt.