Allen named Editorial Director, Baker Books.

Baker Publishing Group announced the promotion of Chad Allen to Editorial Director, Baker Books, effective Feb. 1.

Allen, who has been Senior Acquisitions Editor for Baker Books, started as a project editor with the company in October 2001. During his tenure, he has acquired projects by authors such as Miles McPherson, Nelson Searcy, Phyllis Tickle, Julia Duin, Craig Gross, Chip Ingram, Alan Hirsch, and Ted and Diane Roberts. Allen was also named among the “Top 40 under 40” by Christian Retailing in 2008.

“I’ve been impressed by Chad’s skill as an acquiring editor in bringing authors like Miles McPherson, Nelson Searcy, and others to Baker Books. His thorough knowledge of Baker Books, gained over the last eight years here, is also an invaluable asset to the team in this new role,” said Jack Kuhatschek, executive VP & publisher, Baker Publishing Group.