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Joseph Campbell, business director at Albert Whitman & Company who worked for the children's publisher for close to 30 years, has died. He was 52.
Campbell joined Albert Whitman & Co. in 1993. He held a variety of roles during his time at the company, including customer service rep, supervisor and operation manager. He was an integral part of handling AW's contracts, royalties, accounting and distribution, and "brought his wisdom, experience and love of literature to all work that he did."
John Quattrocchi and Pat McPartland, co-owners of Albert Whitman & Co., remembered Campbell for his large personality and the role he had in shaping the company's identity over the last 30 years. "He cared deeply about sharing stories with kids and working with Albert Whitman & Co.'s contributors. We will long remember Joe’s honesty, friendship, and all the passion he brought to his work in publishing."
An avid golfer and longtime Chicago sports fan, Campbell "always found time to spend with his mom, was a dedicated and proud uncle to his nieces and nephew, a lover of a Whoopercheesie at Superdawg, and was known for his great sense of humor and big heart." His publishing legacy will "live on through the pages of the many books he helped get into the hands of readers around the world."