Joe Murray Named New ComicsProfessional President As Jenn Haines Steps Down

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Jenn Haines introduced that she is stepping down as President of the Board of the ComicsProfessional organisation as Joe Murray is voted in.

Jenn Haines, the proprietor of The Dragon comedian guide retailer in Ontario, Canada, introduced that she is stepping down after three years within the function as President of the Board of the ComicsProfessional retailer organisation at this week’s summit in Pittsburgh. “It has been an absolute honour to work for all of you,” she instructed the assembled members. She cited a necessity for higher work-life steadiness as the first impetus for her choice. She stays on the board within the function of Vice President.

Taking over the place of President of the Board is Joe Murray of the Captain Blue Hen, comedian guide retailer in Newark, Delaware, who beforehand served beneath Haines as Vice President. Murray is a founding member of ComicsPRO and has served on the board for the previous 5 years.

“It’s a great honor to be named President of ComicsPRO. I’m standing on the shoulders of giants from founding President Joe Field to my predecessor, Jenn Haines,” remarked Murray, in his first speech as President. “I’m blessed to be working with an amazing team of Directors ready to drive us forward. Comic retailers are at an inflection point. Our little industry is subject to tidal forces outside of our control. It’s a new ball game and ComicsPRO looks forward to working with our membership, retailers as a whole, and our industry partners to figure out the rules so we can win this game.”

Murray listed the continuation of the Comet Standard initiative, membership development, digital presence enhancements, and an overhaul of Local Comic Shop Day among the many focuses for the group this 12 months, alongside its continued actions advocating for the wants of comedian retailers with publishers and distributors.

Tim Stoltzfus of More Fun Comics and Games in Texas additionally stepped down from the board after 6 years, with Siena Fallon of Ultimate Comics in North Carolina elected to his seat, whereas Katie Pryde of Books with Pictures in Portland was re-elected to her seat.

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