James Peltz and Donna Dixon have been named co-directors of SUNY Press, senior v-p chancellor for academic affairs and provost David K. Lavallee announced today. Peltz and Dixon will be responsible for expanding electronic publishing, and refining publishing initiatives including traditional scholarly focus areas. Lavallee said, “SUNY Press plays a key role in realizing the University’s academic mission and SUNY will continue to support its work.”
Peltz, who has been with SUNY Press since 1996, has held positions including acquisitions editor, editor-in-chief, associate director, and interim director. For the past two years, he has managed SUNY Press' Excelsior Editions imprint, expanding the list of titles on New York State and the surrounding region as well as acquiring trade and general interest books related to SUNY Press’ scholarly publishing program.
Dixon joins SUNY Press after ten years with Nylink, a membership and service organization serving all segments of New York’s libraries which is set to cease operations next year. As Nylink’s director of member programs, Dixon managed services and support related to Nylink’s business partners, primarily focusing on developing and maintaining relationships with Nylink’s key constituents in the library and vendor communities.
