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Within Greenleaf’s Distribution department, Angela enjoys a multi-faceted role involving client relations, product sales, market positioning, and internal operations. She oversees the national and international distribution for a variety of Greenleaf titles, partnering with online retailers as well as the wholesalers who supply brick-and-mortar stores. In addition to managing an intricate supply chain for books across all genres, Angela provides exceptional client service and responsive ongoing sales/distribution consulting after publication. She earned her B.A. in Philosophy from the University of California-Irvine and her M.B.C. from the University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business, in Minneapolis. Prior to joining Greenleaf, Angela worked in the legal industry in roles focused on business development, marketing, and communications.

Rachael holds a BFA in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Austin and started at Greenleaf as a graphic design intern. Now as a Production Artist, Rachael works under the Art Director and closely with the Design, Editorial, and Production teams, as well as taking on various design requests from other departments. She is responsible for inputting editorial and design changes; prepressing files; and composing interior layouts, ARC covers, and Platform Development packages.

Steve is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Business Management. He comes to Greenleaf Book Group with experience in the wholesale side of publishing. He currently works in the Distribution department, working closely with authors throughout the distribution process as their book is sold to retailers and wholesalers throughout the country.   

Corrin works in Greenleaf's marketing department where she assists with various marketing programs, manages project workflow and procedures, and oversees Greenleaf's social media presence. Corrin earned her MBA from Indiana University and BS from Ball State University specializing in Marketing and Professional English Composition. She has more than eight years experience in account management and project coordination in both agency and corporate settings. Prior to Greenleaf, Corrin provided social media consulting to authors and small businesses.

Jessie handles acquisitions at Greenleaf, reviewing submissions for market viability and strong content. She co-leads the weekly review board meetings with Jessica M., and also serves as the main contact for submitting authors. Jessie makes sure that Greenleaf is a great fit for writers by dialoguing with them about their needs and aspirations.

Bryan provides general legal support to the Greenleaf business team and also works with management on process improvements, compliance and human resources matters. Bryan has a broad range of legal experience including previously serving as senior corporate counsel with a Fortune 500 company. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and South Texas College of Law.

As the print buyer, Suzanne works with top printers in the United States and abroad to maximize the profit margins for our clients by finding the right printer for each book. She ensures Greenleaf's high quality standards are met and monitors press schedules. Suzanne is a consummate communicator and organizer and works closely with the GBG production team. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah.

Jordan is a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, earning degrees in both English and Sociology. Her passion for literature brought her to Greenleaf. As Publishing Assistant, she provides administrative support for the Greenleaf team and ensures that the office runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis.

Aaron graduated with a degree in English from Trinity University. He has been writing marketing and cover copy for Greenleaf titles since he started with the company as a distribution associate in 2006. He soon began assisting the editorial department, working on manuscripts, preparing editorial diagnoses, and writing cover and marketing copy. Since fully transitioning to the editorial department in 2010, he has performed copyediting, substantive, and developmental work a wide variety of titles, from leadership guides to novels.

Carrie Jones comes to Greenleaf with more than 20 years of publishing experience, most recently with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She has held a variety of positions, encompassing editorial, rights and permissions, and her personal favorite, project management. At Greenleaf, Carrie manages the project managers and designers, focusing on process improvement and quality management. In her spare time, having become a recent "empty nester," Carrie and her husband Jack are rediscovering central Texas restaurants, parks, and festivals on the weekends.

Abby is on the Platform Development team assisting with client brand development, content strategies, project management, and social media. She also manages marketing campaigns for our platform development authors. Abby graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising and a minor in Business and has over six years experience in media buying and account management at advertising agencies prior to joining Greenleaf.

Jonas brings more than a decade of success as a creative consultant and entrepreneurial problem solver. Early on he developed intellectual property at Thinkwell with mentor and now-bestselling author Dan Heath, and since then has collaborated with leading minds in the publishing, marketing, training, sales, sustainability, technology, and entertainment arenas. He has advised high-profile authors, contributed to bestselling books, and built brand engagement, platform integration, and content strategies for executives, experts, and innovators. Jonas has also spoken at workshops and conferences, contributed to music, narrative film, and documentary projects, and traveled through four continents.

Jessica oversees the submission and review process at Greenleaf and acts as the main point of contact for submitting authors. She reviews submissions for market viability and leads weekly review board meetings. Consulting with authors on their publishing options, Jessica educates potential clients about Greenleaf's business model and services.

Madeline graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree English and Business. Her publishing experience covers many departments including editing, writing, project management, and, of course, marketing. Now Madeline works to organize and execute various marketing initiatives and contribues regularly to Greenleaf's Big Bad Book Blog.

Stephanie has worked in the accounting field for more than 19 years, bringing to Greenleaf vast experience in receivables, payables, collections, and customer service. She has worked in a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and mortgage. Stephanie works closely with Sarah and Shannon providing internal accounting support and assisting authors and industry wholesalers.

A graduate from The University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Business, Kristine started as an intern in Greenleaf’s distribution department. Now as a Distribution Associate, Kristine works under and closely with the Distribution Manager, overseeing daily order processing, incoming/outgoing shipping, and inventory management at Greenleaf. She ensures all titles are set up for sale with wholesalers and retailers and closely monitors supply and demand over the life of a project. Kristine also manages all of Greenleaf’s ebook accounts and the newly electronic seasonal catalogs.

Under direction of the Production Manager, Jessica oversees projects as they progress through the editorial, design, and printing processes of book production. She manages project schedules, facilitates interdepartmental collaboration, and oversees quality control for production projects. She is a primary client contact for books in production.

A graduate of Texas State University with a BBA in Accounting, Sarah works closely with Shannon on various high level reconciliations and internal accounting projects. She handles daily order processing, invoicing and billing, and also provides administrative support ensuring customer assistance and satisfaction.

Carly handles acquisitions at Greenleaf, reviewing submissions for market viability and strong content. She co-leads the weekly review board meetings with Jessica M., and also serves as the main contact for submitting authors. Carly makes sure that Greenleaf is a great fit for writers by dialoguing with them about their needs and aspirations. She also contributes regularly to The Big Bad Book Blog and conducts manuscript reviews.