Our People Are Our Greatest Strength
In this highly competitive market, knowledge is your most valuable asset. Our team knows the landscape best and with a track record that speaks for itself, you can be assured we want to win for you.
David L. Hancock
Founder and Publisher
David Hancock is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and the visionary founder of Morgan James Publishing, widely acknowledged as the pioneer of the hybrid publishing model. With over twenty years of transformative leadership, NASDAQ honored David as one of the world’s most prestigious business leaders and heralded by Publishers Weekly as a leading force shaping the future of publishing.
Under David’s direction, Morgan James Publishing earned recognition in Fast Company Magazine’s Fast 50, celebrating his strategic creativity, industry-shaping accomplishments, and lasting influence. His innovative approach has led to Morgan James consistently ranking among the nation’s top publishing houses.
David is the prolific author of 20 books, including acclaimed titles such as Guerrilla Marketing for Writers, The Entrepreneurial Author, Performance-Driven Thinking, and Performance-Driven Giving. His insights empower authors, entrepreneurs, and leaders worldwide.
Beyond publishing, David serves on notable advisory boards, including Land Rover’s Advisory Board, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula, and the Greater Williamsburg Advisory Board. He is also Chairman of the Guerrilla Marketing International Advisory Board for the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence, reflecting his deep commitment to community service and impactful philanthropy.
Dr. Glenn Vo
Partner
Dr. Glenn Vo is a two-time national bestselling author, having written the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, Industry Influencer (Morgan James 2021) and the USA Today bestselling novel, 2612 Cherryhill Lane (Morgan James 2020).
In addition to owning and practicing dentistry at a large group dental practice in Denton, Texas, Dr. Vo is also the founder of Nifty Thrifty Dentists and Dental Lifestyles Magazine, which help dental professionals level up their careers through the power of community. He also helps Dental Companies grow their business by increasing brand awareness within the Nifty Thrifty Dentist and Dental Lifestyles Magazine network.
He also lectures around the country on Dental Overhead Management as well as Social Media Strategies for Dental Corporations and coaches Professionals on how to become thought leaders in their industry.
Karen Anderson, M.S.
Associate Publisher/Acquisitions
Karen brings a wealth of experience and perspective to her role as an Associate Publisher. She has worked in various roles in the book business and as a marketer for the last 30+ years.
Karen is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She’s been a Substantive Editor, Managing Editor, Acquisitions Editor, ghostwriter, and coach working with authors and major book publishers. Karen’s fingerprints are all over numerous New York Times bestselling books! She blends her love of helping people (particularly entrepreneurs), writing, and strategic marketing to acquire books for Morgan James Publishing.
Karen and her husband, Steve, live in Franklin, Tennessee, and have two married daughters and seven incredibly adorable grandchildren.
Tom Dean
Faith Publisher
Tom Dean is a 30 year veteran of the publishing industry, serving in sales, product development and marketing roles. Almost twenty years of his publishing tenure was spent with Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins. He is a big fan of robust coffee, Michigan summers, narrative nonfiction and is an avid runner, running 1,000 miles a year for the past ten years. He and his wife, Leslie have been married for 35 years and have three children and three grandchildren.
Kim Wells Eley
Associate Publisher, Kids
Kim Wells Eley delights in empowering children’s book authors and personal development book authors to see what’s possible and shift to a more enjoyable, fulfilled life.Kim is happily married to her BFF and has been for over 20 years. She’s a speaker; an author; a resident of Prince George, Virginia; a cat lover; a collector of orchids; and she gets all of her news from comedy shows
Josh Freel
Foreign Rights Director
Josh Freel is our Waterside Productions Foreign Rights Director. He manages the agency’s international rights program, negotiating translation and licensing opportunities with publishers around the world. His work helps extend the reach of Morgan James authors and thought leaders into global markets.