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Seminary Press Adds to Marketing Team

Crestwood, NY—Rev. Stephen J. Hrycyniak, publishing consultant with Roth Advertising, has joined SVS Press as the new Director of Marketing. In addition to his experience with Roth Advertising, Fr Stephen has served as CEO of Sheed & Ward Book Publishing, as board member of the Catholic Book Publishers Association, as Director of the Theological Book Service, as Marketing Director of One Caring Place / Abbey Press, and as Trade Marketing Director for Loyola Press. Together with his strong publishing experience, he has spent seven years as a buyer in two different million-dollar retail book operations.

He brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, editorial acquisitions, marketing, and organizational development and looks forward to being able to leverage those skills on behalf of the Press. The life-changing books of St Vladimir's Seminary Press played a prominent role in Fr Stephen's conversion to Orthodoxy from the Ukrainian Catholic Church five years ago. Mr Ted Bazil, Managing Director of SVS Press, notes, "Fr Stephen's experience and accomplishments in the publishing and marketing field are considerable. He has long nurtured a passion for being part our publishing team. We are delighted by his appointment."

Fr Stephen has co-authored two small books and numerous pamphlets and articles in the area of pastoral care and spirituality. In addition to his theological training, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organization and Leadership from Marquette University and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Quality from Marian College.