diff --git a/app/package.json b/app/package.json
index afce33de0..da5229ba2 100644
--- a/app/package.json
+++ b/app/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,10 @@
   "version": "0.0.1",
   "main": "main.js",
   "description": "LBRY is a fully decentralized, open-source protocol facilitating the discovery, access, and (sometimes) purchase of data.",
-  "author": "lbry.io",
+  "author": {
+    "email": "jobevers@lbry.io",
+    "name": "Job Evers-Meltzer"
+  },
   "dependencies": {
     "jayson": "^2.0.2"
   }