Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Announces New Leadership Positions
Board of Directors elected Shannon F. DeProfio as President and CEO
TINLEY PARK, Ill., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. (G-W) (OTC Markets: GWOX), a leading educational publisher of digital and print instructional materials, announced that its Board of Directors elected Shannon F. DeProfio as President and CEO following the Annual Shareholder Meeting held on July 12, 2022.
Additionally, the Board of Directors elected Carolyn Gomez, currently serving as CFO, Vice President Finance, and Treasurer, to the Corporate Secretary position. John F. Flanagan will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
"It has been a privilege to serve as President and CEO of Goodheart-Willcox for the last 42 years. The great relationships that I have built with authors, customers, and industry partners have been rewarding and my commitment to helping students build careers and develop skills for life is one that is shared by Shannon," Flanagan said. "Shannon is an innovative, results-focused leader with proven business acumen, dedication, and the entrepreneurial spirit to successfully lead the company into the future. Her promotion to the role of President and CEO is confirmation of the continuity of Goodheart-Willcox and the commitment to our mission of preparing students for their lives and careers."
Since joining Goodheart-Willcox in 1999, DeProfio has held various roles within the company, leading the transition to digital publishing and guiding the expansion of the leadership team.
"Our company has a rich history of preparing students for their lives and careers. As the needs of the students and instructors we serve continue to change and evolve, Goodheart-Willcox will be here to serve them." DeProfio said. "Our team of employee-owners is talented, experienced, and passionate about our mission. The future at G-W is bright and I'm honored to lead us forward."
Goodheart-Willcox is a Delaware corporation that publishes digital and print educational textbooks, workbooks, lab manuals, and instructors' supplements for Career & Technical Education and health education curriculums taught in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and career schools. Additional information about G-W is available at g-w.com.
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