Founder & President

Chris Schroder

Founder and publisher of The 100 Companies and The Atlanta 100, Chris previously founded PR firm SPR Atlanta in 2002, before selling it in November 2017. Prior to that, he worked at six Southeastern daily newspapers, serving as creative director, promotions director, reporter and editor – winning awards for his reporting and print advertisement design. He established his own chain of Atlanta neighborhood newspapers in 1994, selling them to real estate developer Tom Cousins in 2002.

A fifth-generation Atlantan, Chris is a graduate of Westminster and the University of Virginia and the creator of Moments on SaportaReport.com where he was a founding member. He serves on various community boards and advisory committees when he’s not riding his bike, attending music festivals, traveling the country meeting potential PR firm members or visiting with children, his granddaughter, family and friends.

Editor-in-Chief of The Travel 100

Jan Schroder

As editor-in-chief of The Travel 100, Jan Schroder develops and produces content for The Travel 100 monthly eNewsletter, which features stories and videos on destinations near and far. She is an award-winning writer and editor, and the author of several books.

She has several years of editorial and social media experience at magazines and newspapers and was formerly managing editor at Travelgirl magazine. Her corporate work includes the writing and editing of columns, eNewsletters, magazines, blogs and books for a variety of clients.

Her travel writing also appears in Fodor’s Travel, Orbitz, ShermansTravel, Global Traveler and other national magazines as well as on her Girl on the Go site. Jan appears on nationally syndicated radio shows as a travel expert. She is a native of Atlanta, a graduate of Westminster and the University of Virginia and is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers.

Editor-in-Chief

Leah Steinberg

As The 100 Companies’ editor-in-chief, Leah Steinberg works with members on developing and producing marketing content for the digital media publishing network and oversees the editorial and production processes and teams. Prior to joining The 100 Companies, Leah worked in higher education, nonprofit fundraising, public relations and print media.

A Denver native, Leah graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Colorado. She also holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology and Research from the University of Kansas.

Co-Managing Editor

Caroline Parsley

As co-managing editor for The 100 Companies, Caroline writes, edits and assists in the production of the various eNewsletters. Before joining The 100 Companies in May 2015, Caroline completed a public relations and marketing internship with The Reynolds Group in Atlanta. In college, she gained writing and publishing experience through internships with Albemarle Magazine, The Scout Guide and Edible Blue Ridge Magazine.

A native of Tampa, Florida, Caroline graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in English.

Co-Managing Editor

Sam Bojarski

As co-managing editor for The 100 Companies, Sam writes, edits and assists in the production of the various eNewsletters. Prior to joining the team, Sam worked at WordWrite Communications, a strategic marketing and communications firm based in his hometown of Pittsburgh.

Sam attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he wrote for both The Pitt News and Pitt Magazine. He also helped the university communications staff draft speeches for Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

He currently resides in Pittsburgh’s East End.

Distribution Manager

Sally Schroder

Sally Schroder manages distribution services for The 100 Companies, working with members to develop recipients for the eNewsletters, monitoring reader participation and working to increase engagement with The 100 platform in all markets. She also assists with production and proofing of The 100 eNewsletters.

Sally is a native of Greenville, South Carolina, a graduate of the Carolina Academy of Arts and Sciences, and is a resident of Gastonia, North Carolina. In her spare time, Sally manages an eBay store, Newish, and also has designed a software platform for other eBay store owners to help improve their productivity when listing items for sale called Efficilist.

Production Coordinator

Emily Tracy

Emily Tracy is The 100 Companies’ production coordinator, producing and scheduling the majority of eNewsletters for clients. She also assists the editorial department with writing and editing. Prior to becoming the production coordinator, she was the creator and writer of the Beer Babe column for The Atlanta 100.

Emily is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina. She is currently based in Denver, Colorado, where she spends her weekends camping and hiking.

Operations Manager

Savanna Garde

As operations manager for The 100 Companies, Savanna oversees processes, onboards new members and helps with editing, production and distribution of the various eNewsletters. Previously, Savanna worked in account management and logistics for a cosmetic brush manufacturer. She also previously worked part time for Schroder Public Relations, original publisher of The Atlanta 100, after completing an internship with the firm a couple years earlier.

Savanna received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Georgia State University. She gained writing and editing experience interning for Gov. Nathan Deal’s communications office, as well as through her contributions to the shopping portion of The Atlanta 100 in its early stages.

Savanna was born and raised in Atlanta, where she currently resides.

Editorial Coordinator

Kristie Coggins

As The 100 Companies’ editorial coordinator, Kristie Coggins assists with production and editorial duties in preparation of the eNewsletters and websites. Before joining the team, she worked in higher education, public libraries, freelance journalism, and, most recently, with PR Newswire in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a content specialist.

A native of Franklin, North Carolina, Kristie received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in literature and professional writing from Western Carolina University. She now resides in the Atlanta area with her husband and their dog. She enjoys going to concerts and plays, doing crossword puzzles, traveling and hiking in her spare time.