Alia Maria Almeida Sales Representative Alia Almeida is a Cuban-Miamian who has spent the past ten years working in sales and marketing roles in various institutions such as the University Press of Florida, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and HarperCollins. Spanglish is her native tongue. Alia will be selling to select Independent stores in Metro-New York City, including Brooklyn, which is her home base. |
Robin Bell Director of Operations Robin Bell has been with Chesapeake & Hudson, Inc. since its inception and is the Director of Operations. She is frequently known as the voice of Chesapeake & Hudson, Inc. Robin oversees the daily activities in the main office including managing office personnel in each department and is the liaison for both publishers and field reps. |
Jay Bruff sales representative Jay Bruff began his book career working in both new and used bookstores, then jumped over the counter to be the NYC sales rep for W. W. Norton for 19 years. In the early 2000’s, he repped many university presses for University Marketing Group, and then joined Melman-Moster Associates in 2009, which has now joined with Chesapeake & Hudson, Inc. in 2021.. |
Laura Compton MUSEUM SPECIALIST Laura Compton joined Chesapeake &Hudson, Inc. after working for Melman-Moster Associates for 15 years. She started in the book industry in 1981 and worked in independent bookstores. She was also the trade book buyer at Princeton University Store for 10 years. Laura will focus on national accounts, museum stores, and selected independent bookstores. |
Michael Gourley VP of Sales Michael Gourley has been with Chesapeake & Hudson, Inc. since its inception as the New York City and Metropolitan Area rep calling on key accounts, museum stores, and independently owned bookstores. Previously he was head buyer at Book Dynamics, a wholesaler in New York City, and managed and bought for an independent bookstore. He started in the book business in 1981.. |
Jennifer Hawkinberry Sales assistant Jennifer Hawkinberry joined Chesapeake & Hudson, Inc. in Spring 2005 as a part-time sales assistant. She currently works full time and oversees the collateral material for booksellers and field reps as well as helping with customer service and special sales. Her current role includes managing and coordinating cooperative advertising, events, and author signings. |
Angie Nicewarner Customer service manager |
Dawn Roseberry sales assistant Dawn Roseberry has 30 years' experience in the fields of graphic design, corporate merchandising, tech support, and teaching high school math. She earned a BA in Studio Arts from UVA, a BS in Civil Engineering from VT, and certifications in data analytics. She joined us as our National Accounts Sales Administrator in 2023. |