The Book Industry Charitable Foundation has added two board members, both of whom were once Borders Books & Music employees: Meghan Holmes and Susan Yeager.
Holmes, a marketing executive with more than 16 years of experience, began her career working at Borders's headquarters. Her involvement with Binc dates back to 2003 and she was vice-president of the board from 2010-2013.
Yeager, currently senior director of sales at HarperCollins, was a Borders bookseller for more than 17 years. She has volunteer experience with Adult Literacy and New York Road Runners, and she was on the steering committee of Greene Hill Food Co-op for three years.
Meanwhile, Steven Malk, literary agent with Writers House, has completed his service to Binc, and the board's executive committee was reelected. The committee includes president Chris Morrow, former owner of Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vt., and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; vice-president Michael Jacobs, former president and CEO of Abrams,; treasurer Jonathan Putnam, a historical fiction author; and secretary Emma Kaas, co-owner of Norwich Bookstore, Norwich, Vt.
"I am grateful for the experience these industry leaders bring to the Binc board as well as their dedication and commitment," said Pamela French, Binc CEO. "They give generously of their time, and their insights are invaluable. Welcome Meghan and Susan, and big thanks to Steven for his service and generosity to Binc and to book and comic people across the country. We are forever grateful he has used his influence and passion for book people and Binc."