Will Up at Rodale
Julie Will has been promoted to executive editor in the trade division of Rodale. Will joined the publisher in 2007 and has, among other things, overseen the Biggest Loser franchise there.
Ratchford to Bloomsbury
Patti Ratchford is taking over as creative director at Bloomsbury Adult on November 9, replacing Amy King, who recently moved to Rodale. Ratchford had been a freelance designer for the past 10 years; prior to that, she was an art director at Redbook and Men’s Fitness magazine, and at illustrated book publisher Smallwood & Stewart.
Jones to AMP
Linda Jones has been named senior v-p of Andrews McMeel’s calendar and greeting card, and Accord publishing divisions. She will report to president and CEO Hugh T. Andrews. Jones most recently served as senior v-p of merchandising for Borders, where she oversaw children’s books and toys, newsstands, games, calendars, music and movies.
