Having served from 2004–08 in his second stint as JWHA Journal Editor—his first tenure was 1992–94—W. B. "Pat" Spillman has given his notice of retirement to the executive committee of JWHA. Pat will continue as editor through the publication of Vol. 28 of the Journal this September. Afterwards, he intends to devote more of his retirement time to his family.

Under Pat’s guidance, the Journal has increased in scope: Vol. 24 (2004) was 194 pages in length, Vol. 25 (2005) was 246 pages, Vol. 26 (2006) was 344 pages, and Vol. 27 (2007) was 266 pages. It’s a testament to Pat’s editorial talents that quantity did not come at the expense of quality. One long-time member described Vol. 27 as containing the "most significant scholarship" in the Journal’s proud history.

Having edited eight volumes total, Pat is the longest serving editor in the Journal’s history. JWHA is very pleased to thank Pat for his many years of diligent and meritorious service to the Journal and to the association.