Nicole Bigham — Publisher – Nicole Bigham is a businesswoman and former Miss Pennsylvania USA. A longtime friend of David’s, she is an advocate for women and their right to be self-reliant and strong while also being beautiful and showing that beauty. She brings these characteristics to MECÉ while adding a feminine touch along with strong leadership qualities and a respect for David’s photography and history.
David Mecey — Founder/Editor-in-Chief – (Former staff photographer-Playboy) Writer, Photographer, Driver. The man whose ‘near-name’ sits atop this magazine, David brings what he did for that iconic publication to MECÉ Magazine. Similar, yet different. David’s wish: to add a contemporary, sophisticated feel to the photography while upholding the highest standards for the art. For those yearning to know, he also shares how it’s done.
Ian Branson — Art Director/Operations – Ian is our utility infielder. If you’re reading this and you like how it looks, lay the blame squarely at his feet. When he’s not sweating out the minutiae of kerning and leading, he is makieng shure things are speled rite. And wtihout sentence fragments. Elsewhere in MECÉ, he keeps the gears greased, the store open, the gas tank full, and communications flowing.
Mark Thomas — U.K. Editor – Our U.K. editor comes to us from England, bringing interesting features on Britain’s extensive history, its perspective of this great country (as seen from over there,) and the market of lifestyle goods; cigars, spirits and drinks, tailoring, and automotive engineering. He also bring us creative individuals of note that put Britain on the world stage.
Wade Monroe — Contributing Editor – Charismatic graduate from the University of North Texas, an entrepreneur with a penchant for philosophy and the arcane. He is a life student, musician, passionate, and a published photographer renowned for his artistry in capturing the grace and beauty of women in Dallas, TX.
Niki Westerfield — Associate Editor – A captivating editor who has her hands in many projects from interior design to photography sets and makeup direction. Niki embodies the essence of a modern girl’s girl. Often referred to as “Girl Friday” by her friends and magazine staff, she is the embodiment of the doer-of-things. With a sharp mind for problem-solving and an eye for aesthetics, Niki seamlessly blends creativity with strategic thinking in her work.
Aubrey King — Model Lifestyle Editor – A former swimwear model, she and David have been lifelong friends and business acquaintences since the 90s. She brings her modeling perspective to bear on our readership, giving our readers a glimpse into the minds and spirits of glamour models. Her unique insights let us see first hand the trials and tribulations that beautiful models face every time they smile for a camera somewhere.
Daphne Doettger — Eats, Meats, & Treats Guest Contributor – Daphne travels the country sampling the good, the bad, and the ugly, specializing in those holes-in-the-wall establishments that are tucked away miles off the beaten path. She has a passion for all things culinary. This month Daphne puts on her photographer’s hat to share a few pointers on how best to photograph the fireworks lighting up the skies of America this 4th of July.