Westminster John Knox Press (WJK) has put in place a new management team, following the February confirmation of Marc Lewis as president and publisher.

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC), the parent company of WJK, also announced the hiring of Jana Riess, author and religion journalist for Publishers Weekly, as an acquisitions editor.

"We're thrilled that Jana Riess will be joining WJK," David Dobson, the new executive director of publishing and editorial director said. "With her knowledge of the religious publishing world, her network of contacts and her educational background and interests, she will be a tremendous asset to our acquisitions efforts."

Additionally, Jennifer Cox has been promoted to executive director of marketing and production; Monty Anderson has been named chief operations officer and treasurer; and Vince Patton has been named executive director of church relations and communications.

Describing the team as being 'very, very excited about the future," Lewis said: "We look forward to continuing to provide the academy and the church with important scholarly works, stimulating and helpful books for clergy and church leaders, and thought-provoking books for general readers that address issues of the day from biblical, theological, ethical and religious perspectives."

Other new positions at the company are: Nicole Smith Murphy, director of product management; Gavin Stephens, director of sales and events; Sarah Foreman, director of customer service and distribution; Michele Blum, director of advertising and publicity; and Julie Tonini, director of production.

"The promotions we are announcing are meant to recognize the outstanding performance of several members of our staff and to position the (WJK) Press for continued growth as it builds upon its place among the very best religious academic publishers as well as becomes a leading source of significant works in religion for the wider public," Lewis added.

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