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The People of Townsend Press

John Langan, the founder and president of TP, runs the company with the help of the outstanding TP team.   George Henry, alias Superman, manages our warehouse and represents TP at countless educational conferences. He comes closer than any other mortal to being in two places at once.
Tom Atkinson runs the TP warehouse in George's absence. Tom has helped establish our reputation for cheerful, rapid delivery of desk copies and book orders. x Janet Goldstein plays every position on the field: designer, author, teacher, editor, proofreader, tech expert, database manager, and more. Not only does she do it all--she does it all extremely well.
Beth Johnson has authored, co-authored, or contributed to many TP books. She works out of her home while caring for her family.   Dot Carroll answers the TP phone, expertly handling a nonstop stream of requests. Call our toll-free number and chances are 99% that Dot will be the one to greet you and help you out.
Anna Joie works to make sure each order is recorded and processed correctly. Along with Emily, Elaine and George, Anna keeps TP's busy office running smoothly.   Paul Langan has contributed to a number of TP textbooks. He is also an author, co-author, and editor for the Bluford Series, TP's popular collection of young adult novels.
Gerald Purnell, artist and illustrator, has created all the cover art for TP's acclaimed Bluford Series. Gerald also travels with George to represent TP at select reading conferences.   Townsend Press: Emily Emily Donovan helps TP's busy office run efficiently. She handles customer questions, keeps track of orders and sales, and manages much of the non-stop paperwork.
Joe Webb skillfully handles technical support for TP’s busy Online Exercise Center. In addition, Joe helps edit TP’s website, online exercises, and Townsend Library books.   Elaine Brzuszczak assists George and Emily with the ever-increasing paperwork in TP's main office. She also answers phones and processes orders placed over our website.
Eliza Comodromos, a skilled editor and designing assistant, helps make sure TP's textbooks, instructor's manuals, and teacher guides are as clear and precise as possible.   Barbara Solot lends her editing and proofreading skills and her exceptional design talents to many TP publications. She is a participant in the creation of each Townsend Library book.