Clay Baznik joined AMC in 2006 as editorial director after serving as the director of publishing with a freestanding association, where he oversaw all publishing operations (print and Web). With more than 15 years of professional publishing experience, his background also includes management positions with a daily newspaper, a dotcom, and a book publisher. His experience includes a variety of media and publications.

Clay holds a BA in journalism from Eastern Illinois University. He is a member of American Society of Association Executives, Publishers Marketing Association, American Society of Business Publication Editors, and Society of National Association Publishers.