I'm a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, but professionally I'm a publisher at Lake Drive Books, literary agent at Hyponymous Literary, and author. After more than 25 years of publishing, I apply my know-how in equipping authors who help us express ourselves and understand our world.
My goal is to remain focused on authors who desire to be entrepreneurs for hope. I meet authors where they are and help them find their way to take the next best steps.
My professional background started in academia (PhD, Drew University). It was a journey that led to so much rich information and evocative ideas. I can’t believe how helpful it’s been.
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Who we are is so incredibly conditioned by so many factors of which we too often remain unaware. The language of our spirituality and culture is so embedded in personality, place, and time. Staying true to the simple teachings of our tradition is hard.
Learning about what shapes our lives helps you understand that it’s not just you who struggles. We’re all in this together, and it’s completely possible to learn and grow.
I work in publishing with a lens that sees how religion causes us to be healthy and sometimes not. A faith that draws us together has always been the mission behind my work, including editorial development, responding to the marketplace, and bringing positive change. That's why I value strong communication, relationships, empowering others, humility, integrity, and transparency.
I was the publisher for Zondervan Books, a division of HarperCollins, and before that, editorial director for the books division of Guideposts magazine. I've worked on numerous bestsellers and books that drive conversations and help people grow.
I've lived in Indiana, Southern California, Virginia, New Jersey, and now in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'm a husband and a father. I also sometimes run, bike, swim, volunteer, and play a little guitar.
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