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Priscilla Painton has been named vp, editor-in-chief of the imprint, leading the non-fiction program. Editorial director Tim O’Connell will continue to lead the fiction program.

Separately, Megan Manning has been promoted to telemarketing account manager for the Western region on the company’s independent sales team.

Jennifer Weltz at JVNLA has been elected the next president of the board of directors. Weltz served on the outgoing board as a replacement director. She takes over from Gail Hochman at Brant & Hochman, who has served as president for 20 years: “Her tireless commitment to the organization, to the agent community, and to the fortification of the AALA Canon of Ethics have defined and inspired members of the board and the AALA community…. The board is indebted to Gail on this impressive tenure and for her constant care and vision.”

Additionally, Pamela Malpas at Jennifer Lyons Literary will take over from Ginger Clark at Ginger Clark Literary as treasurer. Also elected to the board for their first term are: Lynn Johnston at Lynn Johnston Literary, Pamela Malpas at Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency, Soumeya Bendimerad Roberts at HG Literary. Members elected to their second term include: Kerry D’Agostino at Curtis Brown, Lauren MacLeod at The Strothman Agency, and Monica Odom at Odom Media Management.

Joey Lozada has joined as marketing manager. Lozada was previously with OXO International.

Stephanie Mendoza has been promoted to associate director of publicity.

Adriana Senior has joined as west coast acquiring editor-at-large, focusing on fiction (general, book club), pop culture, and general interest. She was previously head of corporate communications and marketing in the technology and financial services spaces.