Pellegrini Joins BookZone As CEO

BookZone, Inc., the Internets oldest and largest publishing community, has announced the appointment of Bryan Pellegrini as the companys chief executive officer. Pellegrini was formerly vice president of sales and marketing at S3 Publishing Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of publishing industry business software products. BookZones previous CEO, Mary Westheimer, has been named chairman of the board. Pellegrini assumes the role of CEO combined with the responsibilities of the previous company president / COO position.

BookZone, Inc., the Internets oldest and largest publishing community, has announced the appointment of Bryan Pellegrini as the companys chief executive officer. Pellegrini was formerly vice president of sales and marketing at S3 Publishing Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of publishing industry business software products. Prior to that position, Pellegrini served as executive vice president of Computing Information Services, Inc., a provider of best-integrated business solutions for publishers. BookZones previous CEO, Mary Westheimer, has been named chairman of the board. Pellegrini assumes the role of CEO combined with the responsibilities of the previous company president / COO position.

We are delighted to have Bryan step into this key position with our company," says Westheimer. Bryan brings exceptionally strong skills in business leadership, staff development, strategic planning and marketing to BookZone. His proven vision and entrepreneurial drive are especially important now as our company moves into unprecedented levels of expansion and growth. His extensive background in software development and technology within the publishing arena offers significant added value for BookZone and our clients."

Pellegrini brings more than 15 years business development and sales and marketing experience to BookZone, with primary expertise in publishing industry business software, including solution sales and consulting roles. He has provided services to more than 100 publishers, including McGraw-Hill, Meredith, Harvest House, NTC Publishing Group, Tyndale House and Liturgical Press. Prior to his involvement in the publishing industry, Pellegrini worked as an electrical engineer with the Department of Energy, and with the U.S. Navy Submarine Service.

BookZone has been committed to advancing publishing for nearly eight years through innovative Web site development and design, hosting, promotion, conversions, Print On Demand and ePublishing. More than 17 million people now visit the BookZone.com community each year for publishing support and news and to browse the sites unique collection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, CDs and accessories in its online bookstore, BookZone MarketPlace. For more information about BookZone, visit the Web site at www.bookzone.com, call 800-536-6162, or email bookzone@bookzone.com

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