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Kyle Olund joins Worthy as executive editor Print Email
Written by Jeremy Burns   
Thursday, 05 June 2014 11:34 AM America/New_York

KyleOlund-webKyle Olund has signed with Worthy Publishing as executive editor. A publishing industry veteran of more than 20 years, Olund comes to Worthy after holding positions at Scripture Press/Victor Books, Random House and Thomas Nelson.

He has worked closely with such authors as Philip Yancey, Bodie and Brock Thoene, and the creators of The Beginner’s Bible. During his 10 years at Thomas Nelson, Olund rose from book design manager to managing editor and eventually associate acquisitions/development editor. Olund was intricately involved in creating such best-selling titles as Wild at Heart by John Eldredge, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller, Do You Think I’m Beautiful by Angela Thomas, The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey and The Maxwell Daily Reader by John C. Maxwell.

“Kyle’s extensive experience and remarkable track record for success made him the clear choice for our executive editorial position at Worthy,” said Jeana Ledbetter, Worthy’s vice president and associate publisher.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled about joining Worthy Publishing and its incredible team," Olund said. "I look forward to partnering with authors and agents to fulfill Worthy’s mission of ‘helping people experience the heart of God.’ ”

For the past five years, Olund has operated KLO Publishing Service, where he provided project management, editorial services and general consulting to publishers and individuals. As an agent, he represented books by a variety of authors, including Annie F. Downs, Jordan Easley, Brenda Garrison, Kathy Harris, Christa Kinde and Matt Litton.