CEO, Founder
Duane Ward
Duane Ward
CEO, Founder
Duane's greatest professional passions include “leading with ideas”, marketing and branding. Six of the greatest joys in his life are his five perfect grandsons and one princess granddaughter!
President
Joel Strycharz
Joel Strycharz
President
As president of Premiere Book Group, Joel began with PBG as the Director of Operations and later moved into the President role. Outside of Premiere, he enjoys music, fitness, and the occasional home project.
CIO
Chris Yount
Chris Yount
CIO
Chris runs the Creative and IT/Development departments, and spends his free time searching for new adventures with his wife Chrystal.
Controller
Rita Sichling
Rita Sichling
Controller
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Vice President, BulkBooks
Bobby James
Bobby James
Vice President, BulkBooks
Bobby oversees all operations for BulkBooks.com. When he's not working with authors, publishers or clients, Bobby and his wife, Sabrina are usually trying to keep with their 4-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter.
Executive Vice President
Lauren Baskin
Lauren Baskin
Executive Vice President
Lauren is a details whizz, planning and producing all LiveSignings and working with affiliate partners on BulkBooks. When she’s not organizing events, Lauren is an avid foodie—who also enjoys working out and watching reality TV.
Warehouse Operations Manager
Benjamin Stampfle
Benjamin Stampfle
Warehouse Operations Manager
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Project Management Assistant
Olivia Dixon
Olivia Dixon
Project Management Assistant
Olivia supports the day-to-day operations for LiveSigning and Premiere Collectibles. When she’s not working, Olivia is spending time cooking, walking on trails nearby, and singing karaoke. Her perfect breakfast consists of an everything bagel with plain cream cheese and an iced coffee.
Staff Accountant
Amanda Gibson
Amanda Gibson
Staff Accountant
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Marketing Manager
Jonathan Ebmeyer
Jonathan Ebmeyer
Marketing Manager
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Warehouse Lead
Pamela Dubose
Pamela Dubose
Warehouse Lead
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Warehouse, Packout
Brenda Arellano
Brenda Arellano
Warehouse, Packout
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Warehouse, Packout
Danny Locke
Danny Locke
Warehouse, Packout
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Warehouse, Bookplater
David Lester
David Lester
Warehouse, Bookplater
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