Bernard Garrett
Publisher
 

Co-founded and directed the start-up and development of the company and the publication.

Bernard Garrett, with 20 years of publishing experience, has invested significant time and personal resources in IBA Publications since its initial foundation. Due to Bernard Garrett's unremitting passion, commitment, dedication and tenacity , Issues In Black America Magazine is the beneficiary of a magazine executive in possession of leadership skills and ability, technical insight, marketing knowledge, network and contacts, and substantial sweat equity.

Garrett has developed personal relationships with national distributors, publication printers, subscription and fulfillment agencies, production and design companies and many other entities vital to magazine publishing.

In 1995, Garrett was selected and awarded the "Businessman of the Year" by the Greater Atlanta Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club.

Garrett has a Bachelor's Degree from GSU; and is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and the Masonic Order.