World-Class Line-up Features Max Lucado, Donald Miller, John Maxwell, Jars of Clay, and The Disney Institute

(Nashville, TN) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today the schedule for their Inaugural Open House, which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 10-12, 2008. Thomas Nelson created this unique event for Christian retailers with the hope of providing inspiration, education, and an opportunity for dialogue.

“We are so excited about the extraordinary line-up of speakers, workshops, and entertainers for our Inaugural Open House,” said Michael S. Hyatt, president and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “This is going to be a breakthrough event. Our team has worked tirelessly to enlist world-class talent that can deliver the messages and the inspiration Christian retailers need in today’s tough retail environment.” READ MORE »

Stuart M. Bitting to Replace Joe L. Powers

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson President and CEO Michael S. Hyatt announced today that Stuart M. Bitting has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Thomas Nelson. On December 3, Bitting will succeed the post from Joe L. Powers who has held the position since 1979.

“Soon after Joe shared his retirement plans with our executive leadership team, we began an extensive search to find a world-class replacement,” said Hyatt. “With his rich financial background, strategic mindset and competitive nature, Stuart Bitting is the perfect executive to direct Thomas Nelson’s financial objectives through this period of dynamic growth. I am excited to welcome Stuart to our executive leadership team.”

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Introducing New Vice President of Marketing and Sales

(Dallas, TX) Thomas Nelson Live Events Chief Operating Officer Ann Montgomery announced today the addition of Lisa Dettweiler to the Thomas Nelson team. As Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Thomas Nelson Live Events, Dettweiler will be responsible for event ticket sales, marketing creative and production, event promotion, media relations, company branding and customer service. READ MORE »

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that it has five titles on the October 21 New York Times bestseller list. This is the first time in the company’s 209-year history that it has had such a large presence on the list in one week. READ MORE »

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that the quarter ending September 30 was the largest in its 209-year history. On a consolidated basis, net revenues were up 10% for the quarter and 10% for the first six months of its fiscal year. EBITDA was up 10% for the quarter and 18% fiscal year-to-date. READ MORE »