Martin Kent Miller has been named editor of The Philatelic Exhibitor, the journal of the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE). He succeeds Randy L. Neil, a co-founder of the organization, who decided to retire. Neil will continue to write a column for the publication.

Miller’s 30-year career in the communications field, includes writing, editing and graphic design. He is the president of the Philatelic Press, a company that serves the communications needs of philatelists and philatelic organizations. He also edits The United States Specialist, the journal of the United States Stamp Society; First Days, the journal of the American First Day Cover Society; and The Pennsylvania Postal Historian, the journal of the Pennsylvania Postal History Society. He previously edited The American Philatelist, the journal of the American Philatelic Society. Miller has been a stamp collector since he was eight years old.

Last year, Miller edited Topical Adventures – A Guide to Topical and Thematic Stamp Collecting for the American Topical Association (ATA). He also designed a new logo and website for ATA.

“We sincerely thank Randy for many years of fine work for AAPE,” said Mike Ley, president. “We look forward to working with Martin as we meet the needs of both novice and experienced exhibitors.”

Founded in 1986, the AAPE offers publications, exhibiting awards and critique and mentoring services for philatelic exhibitors.

For more information on the AAPE, visit its website AAPE.org.