PREMIER SPONSORS
Ralph Hamm
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- Friesens Corporation is a leading North American book printer and manufacturer, partnering with publishers to produce exceptional hardcover and softcover books across trade, educational, art, children’s, and specialty markets. With roots dating back to 1907, Friesens combines advanced technology with skilled craftsmanship to deliver premier quality at every stage—from prepress through printing and binding.
- Quality, reliability, and customer success are central to Friesens’ approach, with dedicated teams focused on creating books that are built to last and reflect each publisher’s vision.
- Distinctively, Friesens is 100% employee‑owned through the Friesens Employee Trust. This inclusive ownership model fosters a culture where people think like owners, collaborate deeply, and take personal pride in their work. Grounded in values of service and community, Friesens is proud to support publishers who believe in the lasting power of well‑made books.
Joe Upton
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(734) 516-5350
jupton@gaschprinting.com
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Gasch Printing is a full-service, all-digital book printer and fulfillment partner serving book publishers and trade associations across North America. Gasch is located in Maryland and specializes in producing small orders of 10 to a few thousand copies. We use a combination of inkjet and toner printing technology to produce affordable, high-quality one-color and four-color books in various binding styles—perfect, adhesive case, saddle stitch, and spiral. Gasch offers publishers a single source for printing, warehousing, and shipping their books, saving them time and money, reducing inventory risk, and shortening the time to deliver a well-printed book to their customers.
Marty Gilliland
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(217) 273-0140
martyg@kingeryprinting.com
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- Since 1968, Kingery Printing Company has been an innovative family-owned and operated company in central Illinois.
- Kingery is built on the cornerstone of integrity, technology, and customer service. We have been honored to support the publishing community with a diversified platform of digital, sheetfed, and heatset web production for over 55 years.
- From our two facilities, we specialize in softcover products from pocket- to tabloid-sizes. Kingery diligently adapts to today’s changing times to be the partner you can count on.
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- University of California Press has served as a bridge connecting the academic world and curious readers worldwide for over 125 years.
- We publish books and journals that shift paradigms in the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences, with a focus on social justice.
- Our work amplifies bold, diverse perspectives and inspires critical thought and action.
- We believe in the potential for scholarship to fundamentally change how people think, lead, and live.
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Ten Speed Press is a leading publisher of illustrated books at the intersection of culture and creativity. We collaborate with tastemakers and trusted authorities in food, drink, design, humor, reference, graphic novels, and prescriptive nonfiction, bringing to readers works that are both visually distinctive and content rich. Recipients of awards from James Beards to Eisners, our books don’t just reflect the cultural moment, they help shape what comes next, providing readers with tools for growth, connection, and transformation.
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Clarkson Potter publishes today’s most influential voices in the cooking, design/lifestyle, and gift categories. As the market leader in cookbooks, our diverse range of authors spans from perpetual mega-sellers to vital James Beard and NAACP Image award-winning voices. Our illustrated culture and entertainment list boasts a wide variety of bestselling home design titles, immersive visual histories, and enriching and inspirational guides to living better. Our authors and creatives come from a range of experiences and backgrounds yet share a single pursuit: to inspire readers to live with meaning and appreciation.
Elise Gochberg
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(438) 468-6811
egochberg@marquisbook.com
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- Established in 1937, Marquis, now a division of Lakeside Book Company, is offering integrated book printing and logistics solutions to thousands of content owners in Canada, the United States and Europe.
- The company operates three production plants in Montmagny, Louiseville and Toronto as well as a logistics centre in Ontario. It also includes a division specializing in the production of yearbooks and school agendas, Le Laurentien, and a division dedicated to graphic production.
- Marquis is a story of affinity and simplicity; due to the company’s mastery of new technologies, its sense of innovation and its privileged relationships with our customers.
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10% for a 1st project with Marquis (or 1st color project or 1st hardcover project) for a maximum of $1,000. Conditions may apply.
COMPANY SPONSORS
Veronica Haas
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(415) 433-3488
veronica@asiapacificoffset.com
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- Asia Pacific Offset brings creative ideas to life through beautifully crafted printed books and media. With more than 25 years of experience, the team partners with publishers, brands, and creative studios around the world to turn ambitious concepts into tangible, high-quality products.
- Passionate about the art of print, Asia Pacific Offset supports clients at every stage of the journey—from selecting materials and refining design details to managing production, binding, and global logistics. Their hands-on approach and meticulous attention to quality ensure that every project, whether large-scale or highly bespoke, is delivered with care and precision.
- Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern production expertise, the company has built a reputation as a trusted, collaborative partner. With offices across key creative hubs worldwide, Asia Pacific Offset is committed to clear communication, reliable timelines, and delivering exceptional printed work that exceeds expectations.
Victoria Sutherland
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(231) 218-4855
victoria@forewordreviews.com
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- Foreword Reviews is a trusted curation resource for booksellers and librarians building stronger collections from independent presses. Since 1998, we’ve reviewed standout titles from this vital segment of the publishing industry. We also deliver weekly digital updates featuring forthcoming books, author interviews, and industry insights, and we host the INDIES Book of the Year Awards, honoring excellence in 56 fiction and nonfiction categories.
- Join us June 26 in Chicago for the Library Insights Summit—a full-day conference bringing established publishers, author-publishers, and librarians together for smart, actionable, future-focused programming designed to strengthen collaboration and drive discovery.
Matt Landheer
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(616) 241-4242
matt@fivelakespress.com
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- Five Lakes Press is a premier digital printing partner dedicated to serving the evolving needs of the publishing industry. We specialize in high-quality book production driven by our innovative online portal and fully automated workflows, ensuring a seamless “order-to-delivery” experience.
- We understand that speed and budget are critical to your success. That’s why we offer industry-leading fast turnaround times and aggressive pricing without ever compromising on quality. Our platform is designed for ease of use, allowing publishers to manage setups and orders with just a few clicks.
- While we are not attending this year’s conference in person, Five Lakes Press is proud to support the PubPro Network 2026 community as a sponsor. Discover how our technology-driven printing solutions can streamline your workflow and grow your bottom line. Visit us at www.fivelakespress.com to learn more.
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Mention this year’s conference when reaching out and receive FREE shipping on your first order with 5 Lakes Press! Email sales@fivelakespress.com for more info.
Helena Brantley
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(510) 316-3545
HelenaRBrantley@gmail.com
redpencilpublicity.com
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- Helena Brantley is a communications professional in the publishing industry who specializes in promoting non-fiction books by scholars, subject experts, and publishers. After managing publicity campaigns for HarperCollins and Nolo Press, Helena began promoting books independently in 2010.
- Red Pencil Publicity + Marketing is a Company of One where Helena collaborates with a hand-selected team of independent subcontractors, including graphic designers, editors, writers, and researchers, to create effective promotional campaigns. Helena is a proud native of New Jersey, having lived in Fort Lee, Princeton, and Paterson. She began her career at public relations and marketing agencies in New York City and Washington, DC. Helena currently resides in Alameda, CA with her husband and two daughters.
Mike Johnson
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(951) 452-3674
Mike.Johnson@sheridan.com
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- Sheridan understands the challenges publishers face to produce a quality product while keeping up with the latest trends and demands.
- We offer products and services aimed at helping you get your content in the hands of readers, no matter what format they prefer.
- From POD to traditional offset printing, to eBooks and eCommerce solutions, to kitting and fulfillment, we provide solutions that fit your needs. Sheridan is a CJK Group company.
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- Stanford University Press publishes books to advance the frontiers of knowledge, cultivate creativity, and contribute materially toward solutions for real-world problems. Our work encourages readers to think broadly, deeply, and critically. Our books look to make meaningful contributions to global debates.
- We cultivate authors with intimate and influential understanding of society and culture, who are committed to expanding the bounds of their academic disciplines.
- Taken as a whole, our publishing program sets the direction of future research and communicates these advances to a wider reading public. In so doing, we support Stanford University’s mission to contribute to the world by educating students and scholars for lives of leadership and contribution with integrity.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Nate Hoffelder
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(571) 368-2539
natehoffelder@gmail.com
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Nate has been helping people fix broken tech since 2010. He turns broken down WordPress sites into sites which convert visitors into superfans, also builds sites from scratch, and helps authors with their social media and newsletters.
Johanna Vondeling
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(510) 423-8568
johanna@johannavondeling.com
vondelingventures.com
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With over 25 years of experience working in-house at four esteemed book publishing companies, I offer services for:
- Book publishing executives and board members seeking consulting for business development
- Authors seeking advice on how to get published
- Aspiring professionals seeking career advice and mentorship
- I have direct experience managing various publishing functions, including editorial, business development, digital publishing, rights licensing, and international sales.
- I have additional experience acquiring and editing titles, and facilitating and forming partnerships. I’m interested in relationships and partnerships that expand the impact of authors and publishers, and that equitably reward all participating stakeholders.
Let’s go on your journey together.
Gina Guilinger
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(303) 619-2332
gina@weightoftheword.com
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Weight of the Word Indexing Service provides high quality user-friendly back-of-the-book indexes for trade, scholarly, and children’s authors and publishers.
Specializing in back-of-book indexes in a wide variety of subjects, areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: arts & crafts, cookbooks, criminology, earth sciences, education, food and beverage, general history, general science, geology & mining industry, religion and spirituality, social sciences, travel, and water/wastewater industry.
In addition to subject indexes, Weight of the Word Indexing Service can create name indexes, scripture indexes, and source/reference indexes or index locorum and can also accommodate rush projects.













