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Cynthia SherryCynthia Sherry, group publisher for Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books, has been with the company since 1989. She has held financial management as well as executive editorial positions at Independent Publishers Group, Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books. As publisher for Chicago Review Press, she oversees the editorial, marketing, publicity and book production of about 60 titles a year under five different imprints, including Chicago Review Press, Lawrence Hill Books, Academy Chicago Publishers, Council Oak Books and Parenting Press, and manages a publishing staff of 15.
Jerome PohlenJerome Pohlen acquires adult nonfiction, including US history, LGBTQ, nature, popular science, and DIY titles, as well as children’s nonfiction and activity books. His recent acquisitions include Never Silent, Giovanni’s Ring, Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, Ellis Island and Immigration for Kids, Tied Up in Knotts and Hilde on the Record. He has been with Chicago Review Press since 2001. Prior to joining CRP, Jerome was the editorial director for Learning Resources, an educational toy company; taught fourth and seventh grade in the Chicago Public Schools; worked as an engineer for Martin Marietta; and served in the US Peace Corps in Benin, West Africa. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS in mechanical engineering and received his master’s in elementary education from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has written 12 award-winning science kits; 23 books for adults and children including Oddball Illinois (and nine other Oddball titles), The Apollo Missions for Kids, Chicago Baby, Albert Einstein and Relativity for Kids and Gay & Lesbian History for Kids; and articles and op-eds for the Los Angeles Times, The Advocate, Stars and Stripes and the Chicago Reader.
Michelle WilliamsMichelle Williams has been with Chicago Review Press since 2006. She began in a project editor role, moved to developmental editing, and then served as managing editor. As the executive editor she now oversees the metadata management for the CRP seasonal lists and coordinates with the IPG teams. Michelle also focuses on refreshing backlist titles with new editions to keep perennial titles in front of new audiences, as well as bringing new imprint acquisitions to the forefront. She acquires new for the Parenting Press imprint as well, seeking expert advice that speaks to today’s parenting experiences.
Devon FreenyDevon Freeny began working for Chicago Review Press in 2006 as a project editor. As the managing editor, he now oversees editorial production for CRP’s widely varied list. In his two decades in publishing, he has been involved in all aspects of the production process, from acquisitions to developmental editing to layout and design. He graduated with honors in English language and literature from the University of Chicago.
Frances GiguetteFrances joined Chicago Review Press in 2021, having worked with customers, authors, bookstores, and publishers throughout her time in the book industry. Whether it’s finding that book with the blue cover for a bookstore customer or ensuring books arrive for a last-minute event, Frances loves to get great stories into people’s hands. And at CRP, she’s proud to help foster those stories. Frances also adores horror in all its forms and believes video games are the new art frontier.
Jonathan HahnJonathan Hahn has worked in varying positions at Chicago Review Press in editorial, production, and design since 2005. As art director of Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books, he directs the in-house design team and works with a stable of freelancers on additional projects. Some of his most recent work includes the covers for Boys Enter the House, The Real Hank Aaron, Never Silent, Murder in Canaryville, Rajneeshpuram, Power Hungry, The Baseball Talmud, By the Grace of the Game, and The Inhabited Island.
Preston PiselliniPreston Pisellini is an in-house designer for Triumph Books and Chicago Review Press. When not pulling all-nighters to help create instant championship books, he can be found working on covers for the best in sports and entertainment titles. In addition to his design duties, Preston also manages the production of ebooks.
Stefani SzendaStefani Szenda started with Triumph Books as a publisher assistant in summer of 2017 before joining Triumph Books and Chicago Review Press full time. Previously, she worked for her local library as well as multiple Chicago sports teams. She has a BA in journalism from DePaul University. Stefani specializes in music, sports, sci-fi and horror titles for Chicago Review Press.