Editor’s View: For Men.

By Katrice L. Mines, Editor

I spend a lot of time in conversation with our sales manager Duane Torrence. We banter about everything from politics to style. Whenever I want a male perspective, between the hours of 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, he’s my go-to. So, it’s an exciting time around the majority-female offices of Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine. We’ve never done an entire issue solely dedicated to our male audience; so we’ve scored major points with our colleagues of the opposite gender. And even though this issue — themed The Gentlemen’s Suite — isn’t for us, we certainly have enjoyed its coming together and want to make sure the men in our lives have a copy.

The occasion: our annual issue of notable men. This year’s Man of the Year, Will Packer — the producer behind the box office smash “Ride Along” -— can be traced back to the films “Stomp The Yard,” “Takers” and “Obsessed.” But, it’s what’s coming down the pike for him that has us taking notice. Associate Editor Kamille Whittaker got the scoop. pg. 26

To be sure that we covered all bases this month, we tapped our resident experts in fitness, style, décor, technology and even some of you via social media about the best of your tastes for the good life.