Williamson Resigns as Nelson/Word President

Posted on July 13, 1998

Byron Williamson has resigned his position as President of Nelson/Word Publishing. As a transitional step, he will continue to advise Thomas Nelson on specific projects as an independent consultant. Mr. Williamson served as Executive Vice President of Word Publishing from 1988 to 1992. He became President of Word in 1992, the same year that Thomas Nelson acquired Word. Mr. Williamson then assumed leadership of the publishing arms of both Thomas Nelson and Word, which became known as Nelson/Word Publishing.

Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a leading publisher, producer and distributor of books emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes, and believes it is the largest publisher of Bibles and inspirational books in the English language. The Company also designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of gift and stationery products.