Maxine Knight-Steele...editor in chief and founder of PlaySims magazine runs and produces the publication from her PlaySims Mansion.

Official PlaySims reporter. Her credits include exclusive interviews with PlaySims models (past and present), a rare interview with Ms. Knight-Steele, uninterrupted coverage of the PlaySims tradgedy, and much more. Locke received a masters degree in journalism from St. Sim's University, and has been on staff since PlaySims opened its doors.

A former model,(see her last pictorial), Smokey Ryder has switched gears to the behind the scenes activities. Ms. Ryder has given birth to the first PlaySims baby in 2002 (check out the baby pictures) , and now does scouting in the model department. Ryder has signed great talents such as Tuesday Grey, and Bunny Van Ark. She also is credited with singlehandedly bringing back supermodel Madison Bordeaux. Eventually, Ryder would like to take a shot at photography, but is enjoying the role she plays in the family right now!