Area Directors get honest about what difficulties they faced starting an N2 magazine, and what they now love most about the opportunity. Play Video Stephen Gibbons Prior to N2, I was in medical device sales for the majority of my career. Play Video Kaylie Oppedisano I was a corporate account executive for almost 10 years before owning my publication business. Play Video Tristan Manning I transitioned from the Army as an officer with three deployments prior to N2. Play Video Mike Skiff I was an active duty Army officer before joining N2, and am still serving in the Army Reserves. Play Video Brian Schuller I was a business owner in the travel industry before joining N2. Play Video Heidi Platusic Prior to N2, I worked in the construction industry for a developer selling homes.