Book Manufacturers’ Institute Announces 2025 Rising Star Award Winner

The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) is pleased to announce that Matt Kennell of Versa Press has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Rising Star Award.

The honor was established to recognize book industry professionals who may not be long-standing industry veterans, but are making a positive impact on their companies, in their communities, and in the industry. The award was first given in 2019.

This year’s Rising Star Award was presented at the 2025 BMI Spring Management Conference on April 28, 2025, in Nashville, TN. BMI Cased-In Club Member and event sponsor Andy Fetherman of Muller Martini presented the award.

As the head of sales, customer service, and estimating departments with 25 team members, Kennell has strategically driven organic revenue growth and expanded the sales team from 6 to 10 representatives while implementing an innovative territory model that increased customer meetings by 18% without additional travel days. His commitment extends beyond business success to community service, where he serves as Treasurer on the Open Arms Food Pantry Board of Directors and as an Elder at Metamora Mennonite Church.
more at: https://www.bmibook.com/news/book-manufacturers-institute-announces-2025-rising-star-award-winner

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