Pacific Press® selects Dale Galusha
as President to succeed Bob Kyte

Nampa, Idaho (June 14, 2005) - Dale Galusha, currently vice president of sales and ministries for Pacific Press® Publishing Association, has been selected as the successor to the current president of Pacific Press®, Bob Kyte.

Kyte announced his decision last month to not stand for re-election at the upcoming August 11 constituency meeting. After serving Pacific Press® for 25 years, 16 years as president, Kyte has decided to move into full-time law practice. Under his leadership, Pacific Press® has achieved and maintained financial stability while keeping pace with publishing industry technology. Kyte says he retains a deep commitment to the continued success of the Adventist Church's publishing ministry and that of Pacific Press®.

Galusha, who served as an Adventist church pastor in California for twelve years before coming to Pacific Press® in 1995, holds a bachelor's degree in theology from Pacific Union College and a master of divinity degree from Andrews University.

For more information, contact Nicole Batten at (208) 465-2518 or