Howard’s promotion follows a year of high-profile partnerships and acquisitions
(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., November 5, 2026) — David C Cook is pleased to announce the promotion of Linda Howard to executive vice president & publisher. In her new role Howard will lead the ministry’s U.S. and global books divisions, including acquisitions, licensing and partnerships.
Howard joined David C Cook as executive publisher in August 2025 to focus on national publishing for trade books but quickly demonstrated her ability to positively contribute to other areas of the business.
“Linda has made some very dramatic changes to our publishing world,” said Bill Reeves, CEO of Cook Media Global, parent company of David C Cook. Recognizing Howard’s accomplishments throughout her first year with the ministry, Reeves added, “She has been instrumental in attracting and building strategic relationships with best-selling authors, agents, and reputable ministries that will help us get the Gospel to more people in more places.”
Howard was responsible for David C Cook’s acquisition of Frank Peretti’s best-selling thriller, This Present Darkness, as well as its sequel, Piercing the Darkness—both of which David C Cook is set to release as special 40th anniversary collector’s editions (November 10, 2026, and Spring, 2027, respectively).
David C Cook’s new position as primary publisher for Focus on the Family can also be traced back to Howard’s relational skills and business acumen.
“Linda has really led the charge,” said Reeves. “She’s bringing in world-class products and world-class talent. Her efforts have been noticed internally as well as throughout the industry.”
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to steward this work in a larger capacity,” said Howard, “and I’m excited to lead our talented team as we continue to equip today’s generations with resources to grow their faith.”
About David C Cook Publishing
A ministry of Cook Media Global, David C Cook Publishing has been equipping the Church with Christ-centered resources for more than 150 years. Its curriculum and books engage believers, and those exploring faith, through biblical content to grow in Christ while strengthening the global Church to fulfill the Great Commission. For more information, visit CookMediaGlobal.org.
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Kim Bratcher / David C Cook Publishing
kim.bratcher@cookmediaglobal.org
