IDW Publishing Announces New Hires & Promotions Ahead of Ambitious 2025 Plans
IDW Publishing has big plans for 2025. Following the best-selling relaunch of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES in 2024, the award-winning publisher is swinging for the fences this year with a massive new GODZILLA connected comic book universe, the horror imprint DARK – which features the return of the Eisner-nominated hit BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES and fan-favorite franchise 30 DAYS OF NIGHT – in addition to epic plans for the TMNT and STAR TREK lines, and even more that has yet to be revealed.
To celebrate 2024's hard-earned successes while also looking ahead, IDW Publishing is incredibly proud to announce a wave of new hires and promotions. “At IDW we regularly emphasize these guiding values: have fun; meritocracy; speak up," stated Davidi Jonas, CEO and Publisher of IDW. "It is humbling and exciting to work with a team of clever, committed, kindhearted colleagues… who contribute great ideas, work hard and smart, and make every day fun and entertaining. I'm proud to work with this exceptional team and support their innovative and invigorating ideas.”
NEW HIRES
Kim Estlund joins as Book Publicist
“I am delighted to join the IDW team as Book Publicist for our expansive catalog of graphic novels, collections, and art books. With a rich history of experience in music and entertainment talent, digital media, and comic book publishing, I’m excited to focus on this new role as herald for IDW and Top Shelf. I look forward to bringing attention to new IDW releases and providing opportunities for creators to share their stories. As a longtime fan, this is going to be such fun.
April Venditti joins as Sales Associate
"I am so happy to be here! There are so many amazing people I have met so far and everyone seems so friendly and helpful. I'm so excited to join the team and I look forward to working with you all more in the future. "
Zane Lomeli joins as Fulfillment Coordinator
"As a longtime comic fan, it's truly rewarding to work for a company that supports creators and brings their visions to life. I love seeing all the exciting new projects IDW continues to roll out and take pride in connecting these creations with both the talented creators behind them and the eager fans who can't wait to experience them."
PROMOTIONS & MORE RECENT HIRES
Aub Driver promoted to VP, Marketing
Ryan Balkam promoted to Direct Market Manager
Reina Strauss promoted to Content Marketing Specialist
Samantha Johnson promoted to Talent Relations and Events Manager
Chad Wood promoted to Direct to Consumer Operations Specialist
Jake Williams promoted to Editor leading the GODZILLA line
Nicolas Niño promoted to Associate Editor
Ellen Boener promoted to Associate Editor
Alonzo Simon promoted to Group Editor
Quinn McCrillis promoted to Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Noemi Hensley promoted to Logistics Manager
Alex Ray promoted to Digital Manager
Ataevious Darrington expands role
Sandy Tanaka joins as Senior Designer
Brian Kolek joined as Associate Art Director
Ryan Godell joined as Data Entry Coordinator