Three book and comic industry professionals have been added to the Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation board of directors. Kimberly Brock, James Killen, and P.K. Sindwani have a variety of expertise in book buying, store ownership, and manga knowledge. Binc also announced that Chris Morrow (former owner of Northshire Bookstore) will continue to be the president, and historical fiction author Jonathan Putnam will still be the treasurer.

“I am delighted to be a small part in the evolution of this incredible organization,” Morrow said. “Frontline book and comic sellers are the lifeblood of the industry. Any way we can ease the burden of difficult times for book and comic people is a blessing for all of us. I look forward to learning from this incredible board and to offering my energy to ensure Binc will prosper in the coming years. I am excited to welcome three fantastic human beings to the board: Kim Brock, James Killen, and PK Sindwani. They will add significant talent, experience, and humanity to the board, and we are very grateful for their time and energy.”

Brock has spent 11 years as a book buyer for Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is on the American Booksellers Association’s Education Task Force and Binc’s BincTank committee.

Killen joined Barnes and Noble’s buying group in 1987, and spent 21 years as a buyer for their science fiction/fantasy, graphic novels, and manga groups. He is now the director of retail operations for Kadokawa World Entertainment’s Manga Spot stores.

Sindwani has an MBA in finance, and spent 11 years in corporate circles, before opening a bookstore in 1990. He has 35 years of experience in the book industry, and has spent six years with the American Booksellers Association.

“I am grateful for the depth and breadth of experience these industry leaders bring to the Binc board, sharing their expertise to ensure the Foundation is prepared and ready to help those in need,” Binc Executive Director Pamela French said. “They give generously of their time, and their insights and experience are invaluable. Annie, Calvin and Rockelle’s leadership have helped ensure the foundation will be here to help book people well into the future. I can’t thank them enough for their commitment and dedication.”