Andrew DeYoung has been named president and CEO of Augsburg Fortress Publishers, effective September 1, 2026. He will succeed Tim Blevins, who will retire on August 31, 2026, after more than two decades with the publisher.
The Board of Trustees, in consultation with the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, unanimously elected DeYoung, who has been with Augsburg Fortress for more than 17 years. He currently serves as publisher of the book publishing division, which includes Fortress Press, Broadleaf Books, and Beaming Books.
"DeYoung is a highly trusted and respected colleague and leader," said Blevins. "He brings a remarkable blend of business acumen, publishing experience, and--most importantly--he embodies our mission and commitment to the church."
Board chair Fred Halvin added: "After an extensive nationwide search, it was clear DeYoung was the most qualified candidate to fulfill our mission and build on recent strong financial performance of the publishing house well into the future."