Thomas Nelson has named Andrew Stoddard its new v-p and publisher, effective September 7. Stoddard, who previously served as the editorial director for Penguin Random House's WaterBrook and Multnomah imprints, has nine years of experience in publishing, including acquiring and working with authors Michael Todd and Tim Tebow.
In his new role at Thomas Nelson, Stoddard, who is replacing Tim Paulson, will be responsible for overseeing new books by some of Thomas Nelson's biggest authors, including Lysa TerKeurst, Max Lucado, Bob Goff, Christine Caine, and John Eldredge. He will be based in Colorado Springs, Colo.
"I am looking forward to working with the talented team and our thoughtful agent partners to champion authors with powerful, life-changing messages," Stoddard said in a statement. "I am committed to leading this imprint to publish creatively compelling, commercially impactful, and consistently faithful books for our readers.”
Don Jacobson, senior v-p and group publisher for HCCP, described Stoddard as a rising star in the industry. "Andrew’s strengths begin with his love for the written word and its ability to shape hearts and minds," Jacobson's statement continued. "He is sincere in his dedication to authors, and he creates strategies that align with their ministry and organizational goals. Andrew is both strategic and a visionary; relational, genuine, and kind.”
