About Classic Stories

Classic Stories produces private memoirs, biographies, family histories, and company histories. Established in 2024 as a division of Montefiore Press, Inc., Classic Stories highly collaborative and bespoke services typically include face-to-face interviews, extensive background research, writing and editing, book design, and book publishing.

Our Leadership Team

Joshua M. Sklare

President and Founder

Joshua has authored 19 books over the last 18 years. He holds degrees in Sociology and English from Framingham State University.

Julie Gallagher

Director of Design and Production

With over 40 years of experience, Julie has designed more than 100 books and holds a degree in Design from Syracuse University.

Michael L. Cramer

Director of Historical Research

Michael has researched family genealogies for over 30 years. He holds a degree in History/Arts from Union College, a Master’s in Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University.

J. David Green

Vice President of Story Telling

Over the last 30 years, David has written three books (and counting) and many white papers and articles, primarily in the technology sector. He holds a Master’s in English from the University of Missouri.

Brittany Scott

Executive Assistant

Over the course of the past decade, Brittany has gained extensive experience in a diverse range of professional roles. Her expertise lies in data analytics, project management, and marketing, with a focus on the education, financial, and logistics sectors. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills and knowledge, contributing to the success of organizations within these industries.

Michael Gorey

Director of Business Development

Former cofounder of a VC-backed digital marketing company serving hundreds of Global 2000 clients, Mike’s had an award-winning career in business development and holds degrees in philosophy, marketing and business administration from Illinois State University.

Our Founding

Joshua M. Sklare founded Montefiore Press, Inc. in 2005 and launched a new division, Classic Stories, in 2024.
A family member had asked Joshua for help writing a book. He researched the field of private biographies and memoirs (commissioned books not available for sale). The books lacked the research rigor, writing quality, and production values of the best commercially available books. Joshua took on the project for his family member, wrote and produced the book, which was well received.
Books were a big part of Joshua’s life even before the founding. As a professor at Brandeis University, Joshua’s father, Marshall Sklare, authored books in the field of sociology. His mother Rose Sklare was editor and writer for several book publishers, including Ginn & Co., Little, Brown & Co., Macmillan, and Harcourt Brace. Rose was the founding inspiration for Classic Stories. In short, books were always a big part of Joshua’s life.

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