Jhanteigh Kupihea Takes the Helm at Quirk
Philadelphia-based independent publisher Quirk Books has announced changes to its top brass.
Jhanteigh Kupihea has been promoted to president and publisher as founder David Borgenicht, who launched Quirk in 2002, is moving into the role of chairman. In addition, Nicole De Jackmo has been promoted to executive v-p and deputy publisher.
Kupihea, who joined Quirk as editorial is the company’s third president. She joined Quirk as editorial director in 2018 with a focus on building its fiction and children’s lists. In that role, she edited such titles as Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires and Clay McLeod Chapman’s Ghost Eaters, and also oversaw the acquisition of such children's books such as Dog’s First Baby. She will edit previously acquired titles but will take a step back from acquisitions as she transitions into her new role.
