Independent publisher Melville House has recapitalized thanks to a partnership with Illuminating Media LLC, which is headed by David Kelsey. Founders and publishers Valerie Merians and Dennis Johnson say the company will assist in an eventual succession plan. “I’m flattered that Dave recognizes the importance of what we’ve been doing,” Merians said in a release. “Dennis and I will be stepping back eventually and we’re looking forward to working with Dave on a leadership succession plan that will take the company into the future.” Merians, Johnson, and Kelsey will create an advisory board for the publisher, which will also include […]
