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Jerry Jenkins

CEO & Founder

Jenkins Group

Industry Partner

Original Join Date: 2026

Professional Bio

Jerry Jenkins is the founder and CEO of Jenkins Group, a custom publishing agency he established in 1988 to help individuals, corporations, and associations independently develop high-quality books and publications.

Jerry also founded a series of national book award programs, including the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs), Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Living Now Book Awards, Axiom Business Book Awards, and Illumination Christian Book Awards, which collectively recognize excellence from all types of publishers from around the world.

An author and publishing industry advocate, Jerry has written several books on publishing and marketing, including Publish to Win, Inside the Bestsellers, and Supercharge Your Brand.

Today, he primarily works with organizations and thought leaders to turn expertise, history, and industry knowledge into professionally produced books that inform, engage, and strengthen their brands.