Max Phelps

Max Phelps has extensive work experience in the publishing industry. Max started their career as a store manager at Encore Books in 1981. In 1987, they joined Koen Book Distributors and quickly rose to the position of VP Sales & Marketing. During this time, they managed customer service, telephone sales, field sales, and marketing departments. In 1997, Max became the Director of Sales & Marketing at Falcon Publishing, where they oversaw field sales, inside sales/customer service, marketing, and publicity. Max worked with key accounts such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, Ingram, and Costco, and developed a successful brand strategy for FalconGuides. In 2001, they joined National Book Network as the Director of Outdoor Sales, managing relationships with major accounts and developing a Special Sales Department. Overall, Max Phelps possesses a strong background in sales and marketing within the publishing industry.

Max Phelps attended Pueblo Central High School from 1972 to 1976. Max then went on to study Philosophy at Haverford College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 1976 to 1981. Later, they enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania's Publishing Institute in 1986, although the end date of their studies is not provided.