Books-A-Million has promoted R. Todd Noden to president of the bookstore chain. Noden joined BAM in 2012 following the resignation of Brian White, and had been the company’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

With the promotion, Noden will add oversight of BAM’s store operations group to his current responsibilities. He will report to Terry Finley, BAM’s CEO.

“I am delighted to announce Todd’s new role in guiding our company forward,” Finley said in a statement. “It is a well-deserved recognition of his numerous contributions to our growth and progress during his tenure.”