Worthy Publishing has appointed industry veteran Mark Gilroy as a senior vice president and associate publisher. Gilroy will manage the Freeman-Smith imprint, working closely with founder Ron Smith, who will continue in product development and key account management.

Gilroy has had a successful career in all phases of publishing, working with top authors such as Max Lucado, Beth Moore and Newt Gingrich on numerous best-selling projects. His most recent role was publisher of the gift, specialty and backlist books for Thomas Nelson.

"As we continue to build Worthy Publishing, we want to attract strong, energetic leaders, and Mark Gilroy fits that bill," said Byron Williamson, president and CEO of Worthy. "In my years of working with Mark at Integrity Publishers and Thomas Nelson, I know he has tremendous passion for books and great understanding of the marketplace. He and Ron will make a remarkable team."

Gilroy added: "I've enjoyed my recent work as an author, agent and book packager, but when Byron calls with a big idea, you have to listen. I'm honored and excited to jump on board and work with the talented team at Worthy. I'm not sure how many individuals in publishing can match Byron's track record for building great companies based on high-impact books."

In addition to his work as a publisher, Gilroy has written two novels, Cuts Like a Knife and Every Breath You Take (both Worthy Publishing). He was also the co-writer of Don Soderquist's The Wal-Mart Way: The Inside Story of the Success of the World's Largest Company (Thomas Nelson).

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