American Philatelic Society names new editor

BELLEFONTE — The American Philatelic Society has announced that Martin Kent Miller, of Greer, S.C., will become the new editor for the society. Miller will serve as editor of the APS flagship publication, The American Philatelist, a monthly journal dedicated to stamp collecting, and the Philatelic Literature Review, the quarterly publication of the American Philatelic Research Library.

Miller joined the APS in 2008, but has been a stamp collector since 1974. His collecting interests include philatelic materials related to the USS North Carolina, the 1934-35 National Parks series and a single-issue collection of the 1937 West Point commemorative. He currently is president and founder of The Image Forge, a corporate communications firm. 

In 2012, Miller branched out into the social media world as co-founder and director of marketing for Socialtopias in Charlotte, N.C. He was global communications manager for Michelin Aircraft Tire Corporation in Greenville, S.C., from 2000 to 2003 and vice president and general manager of Hell Gravure Systems, North America in Schaumburg, Ill., and through its relocation to Inman, S.C.

Miller holds a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., where he graduated magna cum laude.

“We’re excited to have Martin joining the team,” said Scott English, executive director of APS. “He brings a wide range of experience in publication, marketing and branding to our organization. We hope to leverage his talents not only with the publications, but leading the way in growing our online presence to promote the APS and the hobby.”

While Miller’s primary responsibilities will be managing the two publications of the APS and APRL, he also will lead the efforts to revamp the APS website and develop the online strategies for promoting the APS and the hobby to a whole new audience.

“Philately has always been the unifying point of my varied interests — art, design, printing and history,” said Miller. “I’m honored to now have the opportunity to combine my professional experience with the hobby that holds my love and passion.”

Miller officially joins the APS team Sunday, Oct. 1, but will begin working with current editor Jay Bigalke immediately.