Rachel Shaver has joined B&H Publishing Group marketing team as the new B&H Kids marketing strategist. This is a new position for B&H Kids as the company continues to expand its publishing line.

“For the past year at B&H we have been building the B&H Kids line, and as it has grown, we have recognized that having a focused marketing person like Rachel Shaver will be integral to our strategic growth,” said Amanda Sloan, senior vice president of marketing at B&H. “We are excited to have her on the B&H team.”

Apparel, jewelry and gifts supplier Kerusso has welcomed David Buck as vice president of sales specializing in Christian store key accounts.

“Dave joins Kerusso with over 20 years of account and sales management experience with Hallmark and DaySpring,” said company founder and CEO Vic Kennett. “Kerusso continues to expand, making Dave a great extension to our already impressive sales team. He understands our mission of spreading the gospel and maintaining relationships with our clients.”

William “Bill” Goodyear, founder and CEO of Christian retail services group DeeperCalling Media, died of a heart attack Jan. 16.

The obituary notes that “the City of Duluth lost an incredible father, husband and friend. William Goodyear left footprints on the hearts of those who knew him. He will be dearly missed.”

Baker Publishing Group has appointed Rebekah Guzman senior acquisitions editor for the company’s Baker Books division.

Most recently Guzman served as editorial director and associate trade publisher for NavPress. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Arizona University and attended The Navigators’ Leadership Development Institute.

B&H Publishing Group has announced that Eric Mullett has joined the B&H marketing team as Bible Marketing Specialist. This is a new position for B&H, and emphasizes the company’s push to focus attention more on Bibles.

“Eric brings years of publishing experience with him, particularly with a passion and understanding of how to share a larger story with people,” said B&H Bible Marketing Manager Tim Jordan. “At B&H, our core desire is connecting people to the Bible and introducing them to God’s grand story of redemption. In his new role at B&H, Eric will be helping to reach the world with His Word by executing trade and consumer marketing activities within our core Bible and church supply lines.”

Andrew Mackay has rejoined BelieversPress, a partner company to 1Source, as a publishing consultant.

“We’re thrilled to have him back,” said President David Sheets. “Andrew has a great passion for books and for connecting with authors to help them create publishing strategies that work.”

Kathleen Samuelson has joined the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild as the director of teaching and mentoring.

“Kathleen’s background in Christian publishing, in addition to great writing and leadership skills, will be valuable assets to our growing organization,” said Guild President Dave Sheets.