Victoria Geibel Named Executive Editor of Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion

Posted on November 11, 1997

Victoria Geibel has been named executive editor of Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion, a publication of Universal-Engelbreit Communications. Geibel will be responsible for the editorial operations of the magazine, one of the fastest growing decorating and lifestyle magazines in the United States. She will be based at the Home Companion's editorial and creative offices in St. Louis.

Geibel has more than 15 years of experience as a writer and editor specializing in art, architecture, interior design, and furniture. She has held senior editorial positions at Lear's, McCall's, Vogue, Metropolis, and Atlantic Monthly. Most recently, she served as acting executive editor at Parents magazine. She graduated from Smith College and received an M.S.J. degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

"I am very pleased to welcome Victoria to the magazine. Her experience at some of my favorite magazines makes her a great addition to our team," said Mary Engelbreit, editor in chief.

"I'm excited to have joined Home Companion as the executive editor," Geibel added. "I'm looking forward to reaching our fast-growing group of readers with the informative service articles that combine the incredibly beautiful photography and wonderful, practical decorating tips which have set Home Companion apart as one of the country's most exciting new magazines."