The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance is pleased to welcome Dave Lucey of Page 158 Books in Wake Forest, North Carolina to the SIBA Board. Lucey will start his three-year term on January 1, 2026. He replaces outgoing board member Jamie Anderson of Downtown Books in Manteo, North Carolina. Anderson currently holds the office of Secretary-Treasurer. The Board will elect new officers for 2026.

Lucey's term begins at a time when SIBA plans a major transition to a new membership platform and website, with new branding, and an in-depth review of the organization's governance policies. He has more than two decades of experience in the tech industry, and brings a modern, data-driven approach to bookstore operations, blending innovation with a deep love of literature.

In his statement to booksellers on why he was interested in serving on the board, Lucey said, "When we first opened 10 years ago, the SIBA conference just so happened to be in Raleigh that fall, which meant we could attend. Meeting other booksellers, publisher reps, and vendors at that early stage started relationships that continue to this day and contributed mightily to whatever success we've had as a store. I would love to pay that back in whatever way I can to support the Indie community in the South, including education around the use of technology in the industry and what we can do to make bookselling sustainable."

SIBA booksellers can meet with their current board members at the SIBA Annual Meeting to be held on Zoom at the end of next month, on October 30, at 1:00 PM. Register here to attend.