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	Jameel Ahed, Blue Sparq, Inc. www.BlueSparq.com Jameel Ahed is a bio-medical engineer, with a specialty in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. In 2007, he created Blue Sparq, Inc., a custom product design and development firm specializing in "looks like, feels like" rapid prototypes to complete turnkey products. His innovative approach to problem solving has prompted 14 patent filings in less than 4 years. Previously, Ahed was president and owner of Robotic FX, Inc. Mr. Ahed’s primary responsibility was to ensure that Robotic FX, Inc.’s vision and direction, to build a low-cost mobile robot for use by the homeland defense and military, were fully realized. He was also responsible for the day-to-day tasks of general management, project management, marketing, and design engineering, including electrical, mechanical, software and complete system integration. Before creating Robotic FX, Inc., Mr. Ahed was a robotics design engineer for IRobot Corporation, where he was responsible for electro-mechanical design, system integration and management. Mr. Ahed is a graduate of the University of Illinois – Champaign, Urbana, having received a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Medical Engineering / Pre-Med, with specialties in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Software design.

	Leonard Allison, Engineered Conductive Materials LLC http://www.conductives.com/ Leonard Allison's career in electronics packaging started with connectors and Polymer Thick Film circuitry. His 30 years of PTF experience includes 10 years in Asia, work with start-up printed battery technology, and now with Engineered Conductive Materials, LLC. Len is always looking for ways to grow the PTF circuitry market, through the replacement of copper circuitry. The copper circuit market is vastly larger than PTF circuits, and consumers are becoming increasingly confident in PTF circuitry performance and price. Len feels that the advancements in PTF circuitry are not necessarily in nanoparticles or inkjet dispensing, but in the convergence of better materials, better processing, SMT and enhanced functionality.

	Richa Anand, Phoseon Technology http://www.phoseon.com/ Richa Anand joined Phoseon Technology, Inc. in 2011, as product marketing manager. Prior to joining Phoseon, Anand was product marketing manager at Electro Scientific Industries, Inc. (ESI), with a focus on laser-based capital equipment for trimming circuits to value on thin film on Silicon in analog IC market. Previously, Anand has held key positions covering management and engineering functions at ESI. At Phoseon, Ms. Anand holds the key responsibility of defining products, and working closely with Phoseon’s customers, sales, operations and engineering. Ms. Anand holds a doctoral degree in Physical Chemistry from State University of New York at Stony Brook.

	Rich Baker, Integrity Industrial Ink Jet Integration www.integrityintegration.com Dr. Rich Baker earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of East Anglia, UK and his Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in the US. His entire career has been spent in the industrial inkjet arena. Rich worked as Chemical Products Manager at Markem, where he was responsible for developing several inks, including industrial Hot Melt inkjet inks. Rich then worked for FUJIFILM Dimatix (Spectra), for 14 years, where he was responsible for fostering relationships between world leading ink companies, OEM systems integrators and end-user customers. During the latter 8 years at FUJIFILM Dimatix, Rich co-founded and ran the industrial systems integration group, implementing leading edge digital print platforms for major end-user companies. Rich is currently the president of Integrity Industrial Ink Jet Integration, a company that works with end-user customers to implement custom industrial print system solutions, inks and processes.

	Barbra Bannon, Evolution Consulting http://www.sparkevolution.com Barbra Bannon, CEO of Evolution Consulting, is one of the leading industry experts on alternative brand promotions. She was a national columnist in WRAPS Magazine, a 2008 awardee of American Express’s Make Mine a Million Dollar Business Award, online marketing maven, a social entrepreneur, philosopher, writer, and idea addict. She is former CEO of Cranky Creative Group is an alternative brand promotions company that can brand any surface with graphics, such as urinals, vehicles, elevators, and walls. Cranky Creative’s work has appeared in many industry publications such as BIG Print, Wide-Format-Imaging, Elevator World Magazine, Media Life Magazine, and WRAPS.

	Chris Bernat, Vapor Apparel/Source Substrates http://www.vaporapparel.com Chris Bernat, a Partner at Vapor Apparel/Source Substrates, has written on mass customization for SGIA and other industry publications. He is a contributing writer for Impressions Magazine and other periodicals on the topics of sublimation and customization. Previously, Bernat was Director of Sales for Sawgrass Technologies after serving as both the Business Manager of the Sublimation Division and Large-Format Product Manager. Before joining Sawgrass, he managed sales and product marketing duties for several high-tech firms including ITC Holding Group, Pearson International and Netsurfer, Inc. Bernat, a Clemson University graduate, lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

	Roland Biemans, Hollanders Printing Systems http://www.hollanders-ps.nl

	Neil Bolding, MacDermid Autotype Inc. Neil Bolding, MacDermid’s Business Support Manager, is a 25-year veteran of the printing industry. He is experienced in production and QC functions, primarily in the customer technical support field. Over the years, Neil has been a regular contributor to SGIA’s training programs.

	Ed Branigan, International Coatings Company Inc http://www.iccink.com With 25 years of experience in the screen- and graphics-printing industries, in both Europe and the US, Ed Branigan served as director of R&D for several large screen-printing and merchandising companies including Winterland Productions and Giant Merchandising. He is currently print products applications manager for California-based International Coatings, engaging in product development, marketing support and conducting workshops and seminars.

	Ann Brown, New Vista Image http://www.newvistaimage.com Ann Brown is Co-Founder of New Vista Image with her husband, Gordon. Their company, located in Denver, provides design, production and installation of creative solutions for interior spaces. Ann currently serves on the boards of the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, and the Army War College Foundation in Carlisle, PA. She previously represented small business concerns on the board of the National Association of Manufacturers in Washington, DC, and she served as Chair of SGIA in 1998.

	Nick Buettner, Arjowiggins Nick Buettner is the manager of digital transfer new business development for Canada, North, Central, and South Americas for Arjowiggins, a leading manufacturer of creative and technical papers for cutting edge technologies. Nick is considered an expert in the field of paper and transfer technologies, and has worked in the industry for over a decade, in positions including national sales manager for The Paper Ranch and as an offset printing fountain specialist.

	Alan Burk, ALMAX Alan Burk is CEO of ALMAX, a Kirkland, Washington company that partners with ISO-certified manufacturing plants in China, and offers prototypes and quick-turn capabilities from its RP Circuits in Tuscon, Arizona. ALMAX offers custom products, including membrane switches, touch screens, rubber keypads, and mechanical and electronic assemblies.

	Jeff Burton, SGIA Jeff Burton, Digital Printing Analyst for SGIA, has served with the Association since 1998. He provides solutions to digital printing production, computer and workflow issues as well as digital equipment and vendor recommendations. Jeff currently teaches Introduction to Digital Printing, Color Management at association headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. His extensive background in digital inkjet printing, graphics applications, professional photography and production, serves members by supplying individualized solutions to their daily business problems. Jeff received his B.S. in Photographic Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

	Vince Cahill, VCE Solutions http://www.vcesolutions.com Vince Cahill, President of VCE Solutions, provides consulting services for Fortune 500 and other companies operating in the analog and digital printing industries. He also is a Principal in The Colorworks, where he has a 25-plus year career in specialty graphics. Previously, Cahill served as CEO of Datametrics Corp. as well as Principal and Technology Developer for Newhill Technologies and GDI, which are devoted to digital printings applications. He is a longtime volunteer with SGIA, serving on the Association's Textile Committee for several years. Cahill has contributed several articles to the SGIA Journal.

	Fernando Catania, Roland DGA http://www.rolanddga.com Fernando Catania serves as product manager for Roland, responsible for developing and managing product marketing strategies and product positioning for the company’s wide-format inkjet printer line. In this position, Fernando is responsible for competitive analysis, product launches, product life cycles and new product development initiatives.

	Jennifer Chagnon, InteliCoat Technologies http://www.magicinkjet.com Jennifer Chagnon serves as product manager, Digital Imaging for InteliCoat Technologies. Chagnon has a strong background in commercialization of manufactured products, as well as experience in marketing and promoting consumer products. Prior to joining InteliCoat, Chagnon was the senior program manager for Omniglow Corporation’s consumer product division. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, trade shows and conventions.

	Joe Clarke, Coates Screen/SunChemical Joe Clarke, Marketing Manager of Business Development, has worked closely in the design and manufacturing of most of the components within the screen printing process. Additionally, he founded First Aid Ltd., which provided screen print consultation and software development for the industry.

	George Conant, Meisel http://www.meisel.com George Conant is owner and President of Meisel, a leading provider of large format graphics for the retail industry. During his nearly thirty years in the industry, he has watched and been a part of many incredible transformations. In those years, Meisel changed from an analog to an entirely digital shop, its customers have changed from photographers to exclusively retailers, and its physical facility has grown by more than three times.

	Tom Cooper, Alliance Group http://www.rocktenn.com Tom Cooper is responsible for the research, identification and implementation of digital printing technologies at Alliance Group, a Rock-Tenn Co. business unit. He has 15 years experience in prepress and printing for flexographic, offset and digital processes. Cooper served on the Flexographic Technical Association’s First Board as the Corrugated Representative. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Maine.

	Deborah Corn, Print Media Center http://www.printmediacentr.com Deborah Corn, Chief Operations Officer of Print Media Center, has more than 22 years experience working with New York City ad agencies, and is now working as a freelance Print Production and Integrated Project Manager.

	Mark Coudray, Coudray Graphic Technologies http://www.coudray.com Mark A. Coudray is a well known industry writer and presenter. His 300+ articles and columns have appeared in every major publication both in the US and abroad. Coudray has been an active member of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology since 1989 and has been involved in SGIA for more than 30 years. As an SGIA Board member, Coudray has served for 24 years as a Director and was Chairman of the Board in 2000. He is a Parmele Award recipient as well as Magnus Award and two-time Swormstedt Award winner. His printing company has received 18 Golden Image Awards across a number of categories. Coudray is best known for his work in quality processes, digital workflow and halftone color separation and reproduction methods. Mark Coudray is a member of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT).

	Tom Davenport, Motion Company http://www.motioncompany.com Tom Davenport is founder and CEO of Motion Company, a full-service contract apparel printer based in Sacramento, CA. With 14 years of industry experience, Davenport has a broad knowledge of textile screen printing. He also offers training and consulting and promotes the open sharing of knowledge and information throughout the industry. Davenport is an active member of SGIA and other industry organizations.

	Dean DeMarco, IDL Worldwide http://www.idlww.com Dean Demarco is Director of Graphic Services at iDL Worldwide, a provider of retail design and strategy for some of the world’s biggest and most successful brands. Dean has been with iDL since 2005 and previously help positions with ReyHan/PGF as a Territory Sales Manager and with Visual Arts Graphics Services as a General Manager.

	Art Dobie, Sefar Printing Solutions Inc http://www.sefar.us/ Art Dobie is technical marketing manager for Sefar, Inc, located in Depew, New York. He has been with Sefar for more than 30 years since receiving his BS in Graphic Communications, specializing in Screen Printing Technology, in 1980 from California University of Pennsylvania. Art is a Life Member and Fellow of the Society of the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS), and was the 2006 recipient of the IMAPS John A. Wagnon Technical Achievement Award for outstanding technical contributions to screen printing technology as related to microelectronics. Art was inducted into the SGIA’s Academy of Screen Printing Technology in 1998, and was the 2010 recipient of the SGIA David Swormstedt, Sr. Memorial Award, recognizing the best published article or technical paper written for any aspect of the screen printing industry.

	Peter Ebner, Ebner Seminars http://www.ebnerseminars.com As author of the industry's best seller "Earn Over $100,000 a Year Selling Printing" and "How to 'MARKET' Your Printing Business," Peter Ebner presents more than 200 talks, seminars and in-house training programs each year. His articles are published regularly and his sales management newsletter is read by thousands. But, what makes his seminars and training programs so effective is his extensive hands-on experience in the printing industry.

	Martin Espinola, GM Nameplate http://www.gmnameplate.com/ Martin is the director of quality for the Seattle, Washington Division of GM Nameplate, a multi-national manufacturer of custom product identification components; electronic input devices; injection and compression moldings; and large format digitally printed graphics. Martin has over 35 years of manufacturing experience in multiple industries subject to ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485. He has been a consultant in Lean Manufacturing, and holds certificates in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Project Management. He is also certified as lead auditor for AS9100C (Aerospace Auditing) and ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor with Medical Device Focus (ISO 13485:2003). Over the last seven years, Martin has lead the development of GM Nameplate’s validation procedures for regulated products and processes during GMN’s rapid growth in manufacturing of components for aerospace and medical devices.

	Stan Farnsworth, NovaCentrix http://www.novacentrix.com/ Stan Farnsworth is vice president of marketing at NovaCentrix, and has been with the company since its inception in 1999. He is responsible for strategic and tactical marketing for all NovaCentrix products, including the PulseForge tools and Metalon inks for printed and flexible electronics. While at NovaCentrix, Stan has also led nano-based product commercialization and business for markets including optical coatings, life sciences, and defense. Previously, Stan was a quality engineer at Applied Materials. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Rice University, and a Master’s degree in heat transfer and fluid mechanics from the University of Texas in Austin.

	Rick Farrell, Selling Dynamics LLC

	Joe Fazzi, Idea Alliance http://www.ideaalliance.com Joe Fazzi, MS Graphic Arts Systems, BSSE Technology Education, AA Printing Technology, has over 32 years of printing manufacturing and management experience including Premedia, Press and Bindery operations. Mr. Fazzi is skilled at workflow automation analysis, procurement, contract negotiations and production operations. In his current role at IDEAlliance as VP Print Media, Mr. Fazzi directs the various Committees and Working Groups related to Print, Premedia and Supply Chain operations along with managing IDEAlliance’s International Affiliates. Mr. Fazzi participates on the US Based CGATS and US Tag Committees and on the International ISO TC 130 Graphics Committee. Mr. Fazzi is a regular contributor at several industry events across the USA and Asia.

	David Fellman, DaveFellman.com http://www.davefellman.com Dave Fellman is the president of David Fellman & Associates, Cary, NC, a sales and marketing consulting firm serving numerous segments of the graphic arts industry. He’s a Senior Contributing Columnist for Quick Printing magazine, and his articles on sales, marketing, and management topics have also appeared in Wide Format Imaging, PIA Management Portfolio, OnDemand, Southern Graphics and a number of other industry publications. He is a popular speaker who has delivered seminars and key-note addresses at graphic arts industry trade shows and events across the United States, Canada, England, Ireland and Australia.

	Mark Fihn, Veritas et Visus http://www.veritasetvisus.com/ Mark Fihn currently heads a publishing company called Veritas et Visus, where he supports the flat panel display industry based on his expertise related to notebook PCs, Tablet PCs, touch technologies, the LCD TV market and display related human factors, including high resolution and wide aspect ratios. Prior to Veritas et Visus, Mark worked for three years at the market research firm DisplaySearch. He additionally participated for 15 years in computer system and LCD-related procurement at Texas Instruments and Dell Computer while living in the United States and Taiwan. He has been active in many display-related areas, most specifically in publicly championing industry-wide adoption of high resolution displays, notebook LCD standardization and video sub-system integration. Mark was educated at St. Olaf College (Northfield, Minnesota), the American Graduate School of International Management (Phoenix, Arizona), St. Edward’s University (Austin, Texas), and the University of Texas at Austin’s doctoral program in International Business. Most recently, Mark has been an active supporter and lecturer at the DisplayMasters degree program in the UK, contributing course lectureships at Cambridge University, Dundee University, and The Nottingham-Trent University.

	Dave Fisher, Nicomatic-North America David Fisher has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ’89. He has worked for McDonnell Douglas on the F-15 program and for Allied Signal on the next generation 737 power systems for Boeing. For the last twelve year he has been the president of Nicomatic North America and helped to introduce the CrimpFlex connector system to the North American market for printed electronics and flat conductors. Nicomatic supplies connector solutions to a wide variety of printed electronic markets, including membrane switches, EL, medical sensors, force sensors, textile electronics, military, white goods, and consumer products. Nicomatic also offers metal domes, LEDs and Spacer Material for membrane switches, Cables and cable assemblies, and the CMM connectors for military and aerospace applications.

	Noah Forni, AK Apparel http://www.akapparel.com Noah Forni is co-founder of AK Apparel, LLC. Specializing in digital dye-sublimation on textiles, AK serves both the wholesale and retail markets with a significant focus on the sportswear sector. Additionally, AK is a leader in the development and implementation of customization tools, placing "Design Your Own" technology into the clients hands.

	Nathan Franzblau, Graphic Application Systems http://www.graphicapplicationsystems.net Nathan Franzblau is president of Graphic Application Systems, a full-service graphics installation company based in Jacksonville, FL.

	John Gannon, Blue Spark Technologies http://www.bluesparktechnologies.com/ John is currently the president and CEO of Blue Spark Technologies. Blue Spark Technologies is a producer of a fully printed batteries that are thin, flexible and disposable. The Blue Spark battery is targeted for applications including Battery Assist Passive RFID, Interactive Media and RF Sensors. John, in his role as a general partner of SunBridge Partners, is a director at Alien Technology, Embedded Planet and Blue Spark Technologies, and led the firm’s investment in Bloom Energy. Prior to SunBridge Partners, John was a general partner at Equitek Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm he co-founded, and prior to that worked in currency derivative trading with Merrill Lynch, Bank of America and Barclays Capital. John began his career as an engineer in the aerospace industry with General Electric’s Astro-Space Division as a propulsion and orbit specialist on the Defense Satellite Communication System program. John received an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University.

	Ron Gizzo, Visual Marking Systems http://www.vmsinc.com Ron Gizzo, Director of Research and Development at Visual Marking Systems, Inc., has been in the printing industry since 1994. Ron began his career at VMS as a printer, running vinyl cutters and performing pre-press duties. His gift in graphic arts led him to become art director and eventually director of R&D. His ability to understand all graphic, printing, and finishing technologies has helped establish VMS as a forerunner in the product identification industry. As R&D Director, he works first-hand with VMS’s sales staff and customers to create innovative product identification ideas. Ron is currently a Steering Committee Member of the Professional Decal Application Alliance (PDAA). He strives to stay up to date with the newest developments in the printing industry and utilizes his imagination to produce the highest quality products.

	Paul Green, AnaJet, Inc. www.anajet.com Paul Green was born in 1970 and comes from a well rounded art and graphics background. Starting in 1986-1991 he worked as an assistant photographer and article writer for three worldwide magazine publications. This time was spent working with Emmy award winning music video director and movie director Spike Jonze. For the next ten years he was responsible for general management and art direction for S&M Bikes in the Bicycle Motocross (BMX) industry. Starting in the year 2000 he started up Green and Green Enterprises, a screen printing and graphic design company. Two years ago he came on board with AnaJet Inc which manufactures direct to garment printers, rip programs and related software. After hours Paul is also an established fine artist/painter and his work can been seen in group art shows around California.

	Chuck Griggs, FUJIFILM Dimatix www.dimatix.com Chuck Griggs is vice president of applications engineering for FUJIFILM Dimatix. He joined FUJIFILM Dimatix in 2005, to build a team assisting customers in evaluating inkjet technologies and developing fluids and processes for their unique applications of materials deposition. Griggs comes to FUJIFILM Dimatix with over 30 years of high tech process and applications experience. He has over 15 years of inkjet and printing experience, including most recently as president of Ink Jet Technology, Inc. He has held a variety of engineering and operations management positions at other high tech companies, including Spectra-Physics, Seagate Technologies and Xerox. Griggs holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis in Biological Sciences.

	Dan Halkyard, Visual Magnetics http://www.visualmagnetics.com Daniel Halkyard serves as director of marketing and product management at Visual Magnetics. In this role, Halkyard is responsible for managing Visual Magnetics’ marketing activities, including existing and new product management, promotion and positioning, pricing and channel management for the rapidly-growing Visual Magnetics product line.

	Brian Hart, Hart Consulting Services http://www.hartconsultingservices.com Brian Hart’s 25 years of experience in the custom manufacturing, graphic communications, and retail marketplace has positioned him as a highly regarded industry specialist. During his professional career he has been involved with start-ups, privately held companies, and small and medium private equity-based firms. Brian’s consultative focus has helped him lead the Hart Consulting Services (HCS) team in quickly evaluating and identifying strengths and weaknesses for its consulting partners, offering insights that identify the right people and teams for success, assistance in developing the correct/refined processes, develop tools to sustain and measure the change or improvement, and articulate your message to the market. Over the last decade Brian’s focus has been aimed towards facilitating and optimizing support teams, execution prerogatives within the In-Store marketplace. Brian & HCS introduces OEM & material manufactures to the Retailers and graphics community, helping to evaluate the road ahead. HCS works with Retailers & Brands to negotiate preferred vendor networks that enable innovation, HCS also works with the graphic communication industry to better position and message their value to Brands and Retailers, and helps to create influence in this dynamic industry.

	Janis Healy, Specialty Retail Specialist Janis' specialty retail career is comprised of assignments with Holiday Companies, Best Buy, Petco, West Marine and Orchard Supply Hardware (a division of Sears Holdings). Her roles in these companies included driving prototype development, environmental design, visual merchandising, fixture design, in-store branding/signage and fixture/print/supply procurement. Janis is a member of the DDI Editorial Advisory Board, the A.R.E. Retail Advisory Panel and the Retail Design Institute.

	Steve Hobbs, Brother International Corporation Steve Hobbs is the eastern regional sales manager for Brother International Corporation’s Industrial Products Division. He is an award-winning sales consultant with over 25 years of apparel industry experience, and has extensive knowledge in many facets of the apparel industry. His experiences include digital decorating business startup consulting, market and technology applications, sales, marketing and management. He conducts seminars at industry events and trade shows, and has contributed to and written articles for industry publications.

	Rob Ivers, RobIvers.com http://www.robivers.com Rob Ivers is the owner of Rob Ivers, Inc. in Raymore, MO, near Kansas City. Since he became involved with vinyl graphics in 1978, he's been a leader in innovation and technique. Rob began teaching vinyl installation in 1993. His instruction has taken on many different forms; seminars, demonstrations, hands-on training classes, video training, and magazine articles. In addition to training others to install vinyl, he still finds time to install vehicle graphics for his clients. Most of his installations are vehicle wraps. Rob is on the Board of Directors of the Professional Decal Application Association, Inc. He is also their Certification Director and WrapQuest ’08 Event Chairman. He created the PDAA VIP Certification Program in 2001 and updated it in 2008. This Certification has been adopted by Arlon, Avery, FLEXcon, MACtac and Oracal.

	Bob Jacob, International Installations Http://www.weinstallanywhere.com A graphics installation industry veteran, Bob Jacob has provided large and small volume installations for more than 25 years. A large number of these installations have been large rollout programs both in the US and worldwide.

	Dolf Kahle, Visual Marking Systems http://www.vmsinc.com Dolf Kahle is the CEO of Twinsburg, OH based Visual Marking Systems, Inc. (VMS), a company that specializes in the OEM durable-product–identification market and manufactures overlays, decals, and decorative trim for Fortune 1000 companies. Beyond the OEM market, VMS also produces fleet graphics, POP products, and durable signage for the public-transportation market. VMS is an ISO 9000 certified company that enjoys statewide recognition as a Lean Enterprise. Kahle is an active member of SGIA, SPIRE, and GPI. He served on the SGIA board for more then 10 years and was its chairman in 1999. He currently is the chairman of SPIRE. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Arizona State University.

	David King, Market King http://www.themarketking.com David King is "Commander of Results" at MarketKING, a firm that specializes in taking sign shops and digital printing companies to their maximum potential. He is an 18-year veteran in the large format digital printing industry, and has been an industry writer and speaker for more than nine years. David is an entertaining speaker who takes the most difficult aspects of the digital printing industry and reduces them to simple, understandable concepts. His courses are informative, and range from pricing the print all the way to finishing and wrapping. No question is left unanswered and no student is left behind! David is a speaker for people wanting more from their company.

	Marci Kinter, SGIA http://www.sgia.org Marci Kinter, SGIA's Vice President for Government & Business Information, oversees the Association’s development of management resources. She represents the specialty imaging community, and its associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies and the U.S. Congress on environmental, safety and other issues that directly impact the industry. Kinter is responsible for directing the activities for SGIA's government affairs and business resources for members. She is a member and Secretary of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology. In 2001, Kinter received the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award for significant advancement of environmental awareness in the graphic arts industry. Kinter holds a bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the University of Maryland, and a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.

	Greg Kitson, Mind's Eye Graphics http://www.mindseyeg.com Greg Kitson is the founder & President of Mind’s Eye Graphics, Inc. of Decatur, IN, founded in 1978 as a back room operation of a small town family shoe store. By 1984 the one-man screenprinting operation had replaced the shoe store and hired its first employee. Since then Mind’s Eye Graphics has grown to provide custom & contract screenprinting to decorated apparel professionals around the world. Kitson and Mind’s Eye Graphics offer industry specific technical training & business consulting at their 22,000 sq. ft. Indiana production facility as well as at client locations. This 30 year industry veteran has been a regular contributor to industry publications and seminar presentations since 1990.

	Lynn Krinsky, Stella Color http://www.stellacolor.com Lynn Krinsky has been with Stella Color, a company at the forefront of digital decor, fabric, wallpaper and tile applications, for more than 18 years. Krinsky, who says she loves to experiment with new ideas, earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in education from Boston College.

	Rock LaManna, LaManna Alliance http://www.rocklamanna.com Rock LaManna is president of LaManna Alliance, a mergers and acquisitions company based in West Palm Beach, Florida that specializes in growth strategies and succession plans for businesses in the graphics, signage and printing industries.

	Jimmy Lamb, Sawgrass Technologies http://www.sawgrass.com Award-winning author and international speaker Jimmy Lamb has more than 20 years of apparel decoration business experience. He has extensive knowledge in many facets of commercial embroidery and digital decorating including business startup, operations, techniques, marketing, sales, mobile, digitizing and management. His articles appear regularly in various industry magazines in the U.S. and Europe. He’s also the author of The Embroidery Business Survival Guide. He is a member of the Stitches Editorial Advisory Board. In addition, Lamb is a frequent speaker at industry events and trade shows domestically and internationally. Currently, he's the manager of communication for Sawgrass Technologies, where he has been instrumental in developing their educational seminars and Webinars.

	Ed Levy, Digitize4U Ed Levy is director of software products at Hirsch International and owner of Digitize4u, an embroidery and digitizing operation. A 22-year industry veteran, Levy has owned screen-printing, embroidery and digitizing businesses. In 2001, Levy began consulting and founded EmbForum, a professional Tajima DG/ML by Pulse software users group. He is a sought-after consultant and trainer with clients in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Barbados, and Jamaica. As a prominent industry educator he presents a wide range of seminars for industry events, is a pioneer in webinar education, and has been a panelist for Stitches Road Show events. He also serves on the advisory board of Stitches.

	Paul Lilienthal, Pictura Graphics http://www.picturagraphics.com Paul Lilienthal is the President and owner of Pictura Graphics. Paul’s leadership of Pictura’s brand and market strategies has positioned Pictura Graphics to become one of the leading wide-format digital graphic companies in the U.S. Pictura Graphics is committed to continuous advancements in the sustainability of the company, through manufacturing process improvements, innovative product and services offerings, commitment to its customers. Mr. Lilienthal is active in the Exhibit Design and Planners Association (EDPA), Signage and Graphics Summit (SGS), Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA).

	Heather Lutze, The Findability Group Heather is a nationally recognized Internet marketing speaker, trainer, and consultant in search engine marketing including SEO, Paid Search and Social Media Marketing Findability. Heather Lutze’s speaking engagements are conducted in the same irreverent style of her book The Findability Formula: The Easy, Non-Technical Approach to Search Engine Marketing published by John Wiley & Sons -- delivering equal parts good information and good entertainment to audiences nationwide.

	Chris Lynn, Xaar Americas http://www.xaar.com Chris Lynn is Xaar's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, with more than 20 years of experience in the graphics industry. He has held senior management positions at pre-press vendor Crosfield Electronics, global equipment distributor Hagemeyer Cosa Liebermann and digital asset management vendor MediaBin Inc. Lynn, who is well-known as a consultant and speaker on technologies for marketing and publishing, has been a frequent contributor to The Seybold Report and other industry publications.

	Andy MacDougall, TMI Screenprinting http://www.tmiscreenprinting.com Andy MacDougall combines a varied 30 year background in the screen printing and graphic trades with writing skills honed over the years as a contributor to Screenprinting Magazine, Printwear and Promotion, Screen and Display Graphics, Arts Calendar, plus many other publications and on-line information sites. Working his way up through the industry from apprentice to shop owner, he has watched and participated in the transformation of the screen printing industry from the days of paste-up, process cameras, hand cut films and "silk screening" through today's digital work flows and automated multicolor inline press systems. Author of 'Screenprinting Today - the Basics', he currently provides consulting, training, and printing services to clients through his studio and website www.squeegeeville.com. He is also Sales & Marketing director of TMI Screenprinting Equipment, www.tmiscreenprinting.com. He was inducted into the Academy of Screen Printing Technology in 2007. A member of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association and the American Poster Institute, he lives with his wife on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

	Jay Malanga, Shopworx http://www.shopworx.com Jay Malanga is the founder of ShopWorks, a company that produces software for pricing and business automation. In 1992, Jay started a screen printing company, JAM Graphics, that specialized in selling printed apparel to school and corporate accounts. Faced with a specific need to automate the business, JAM Graphics developed its own industry-specific system for in-house use. This program was the kernel that became ShopWorks. Currently, more than 425 garment decoration companies run their business using ShopWorks OnSite.

	Tim Markley, Markley Enterprise http://www.markleyent.com Tim Markley is President of Markley Enterprise, a full-service company that specializes in the design, production and distribution of sales and marketing support products, from trade show display systems and associated graphics to custom-sample display cases. Markley has more than 30 years of experience in the screen printing industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Tri-State University.

	Clayton Marsh, Hart Consulting Services http://www.hartconsultingservices.com Clayton Marsh offers over 18 years of experience in the retail marketplace as a legacy brand designer. He has assisted nationally and internationally recognized businesses message, shape and execute In-Store. His experience as an executive level creative and marketing director affords him the real world experience to quickly offer businesses design solutions to support and build effective communication and strengthen visual brands. With Hart Consulting Services, he works with graphic communications companies and OEM product companies to message and visualize strategies that resonate in retail. In a consultative process he visualizes integrated, insight-oriented solutions to help enable each client to reach their goals, execute upon their vision and navigate in the ever-changing retail landscape. His familiarity with retail environments, campaign design and campaign rollouts allow him to quickly identify core-messaging value based on real world experiences. Marsh focuses on the balance between creativity, visually sophisticated messaging and marketing tolls for effective communication leading to powerful ideas and visual impact for retailers and graphics producers In-Store.

	Dan Marx, SGIA http://www.sgia.org Dan Marx has been with the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association since 1991. As the Association's Vice President - Markets & Technologies, he has worked extensively to raise awareness of the specialty graphics industry, and to help printers and their customers identify and adopt new technologies and access new, lucrative market areas. In his more 20 years at SGIA, he has authored numerous articles for industry publications worldwide, has presented at a wide variety of industry events, and has served as an enthusiastic ambassador for innovative technologies.

	Jamie McCrae, Latitudes http://www.latitudespdx.com

	Paul McGovern, Mimaki USA http://www.mimakiusa.com Paul McGovern is Business Development Manager, North America for Industrial Products and Packaging Markets at Mimaki USA. He has considerable knowledge and a successful record of accomplishment in the inkjet industry with nearly thirty years of experience in senior sales management positions in the industrial and commercial inkjet marketplace. Prior to joining Mimaki USA, he represented Sun Chemical–SunJet Division for over seven years as Sales Development Manager for North American Markets, where he had responsibility for inkjet OEM and major account business. He also served as Business Development Manager-USA for both OEM inkjet printhead manufacturer’s XAAR and ITW-Trident, and Paul was Director, Worldwide Sales for piezo print head manufacturer Picojet.

	Syd Northup, Gans Ink and Supply Co. http://www.gansink.com Syd Northup, Inkjet Division Manager for Gans Ink and Supply Co, Inc., is responsible for managing and running all facets of the company’s inkjet product line. He has successfully implemented a digital-to-offset proofing system for the sublimation market, and offers turn-key inkjet solutions comprised of installation, color management, and training for all vertical markets in sublimation, UV, Pigment, and Security inks sectors.

	Martine Padilla, Sophizio http://www.callahancreek.com Sophizio’s president, Martine Padilla, is a passionate subject matter expert on printing practices and procurement. She relentlessly seeks opportunities to effect continuous improvement. She is known for being able to skillfully analyze a situation by drawing on her years of experience when evaluating the hard facts, which allows her to recommend new operational processes that deliver efficiencies, and cost savings. Martine actively supports sustainability initiatives in the print industry. Martine has excelled within the national printing industry holding various positions, from multi-million dollar agency print buyer to printing company sales and operations vice president. Over the past 5 years, she has built and managed the Graphics and Print Purchasing department at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. After analyzing TMS’ existing print procurement business practices, she uncovered dramatic cost savings potential. Martine designed the right solution, which has enabled TMS to realize multi-million dollar print-related savings by implementing a successful print-buying business model on-site at Toyota. Sophizio is a Callahan Creek company. Callahan Creek is the shopper marketing agency for specialty retail brands, whose services include the design and production of a full range of printed in-store and promotional support materials for national brand retail clients.

	Hoddy Peck, Meisel http://www.meisel.com Hoddy Peck is the Executive Vice President of Meisel in Carrollton, Texas. Meisel is a fully digital wide format printing company serving the POP/Retail market. In this job he is responsible for quality and schedule performance in delivery of product to clients, control of purchased material, new product development, equipment purchases, and production staffing. Peck has been involved related industry activities for a number of years, and currently serves on the board of SGIA.

	Tom Pratt, Pratt Corporation http://www.prattcorp.com After a successful sales career with a major pharmaceutical organization, Tom Pratt joined Pratt Corporation in 1987 as sales manager of the company's Midland Plastics Division, a catalog business for distributors and wholesalers. He has led Pratt’s strategic growth from a banner, pennant string, and flag company to a position of industry leadership, with a diverse mix of products and services including; décor, POP, creative, warehousing, fulfillment, and installation. Pratt’s sales under Tom’s tenure have grown from $4 million to over $65 million. Honored throughout his leadership career in visual merchandising, graphics, and store design, he was elected to Pratt's Board of Directors in 1998. Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Finance from Indiana University. Tom is a member of SGIA and SPIRE, as well as POPAI, a GlobalShop Retail Advisory Board Sponsor, and a member of the In Store Marketing Institute.

	Jim Raymont, E I T Instrument Markets Jim Raymont Director of Sales & Marketing, EIT Inc. Jim Raymont has been with EIT for 14 years and is currently the Director of Sales & Marketing for EIT Inc. EIT provides electronic manufacturing and engineering services to medical, telecommunications, analytical, instrument and industrial process control customers.

	Bruce Ridge, Nazdar Consulting Services http://www.nazdar.com Bruce Ridge, Business Director of Nazdar Consulting Services, directs the Chromatix Color Consulting program, which helps printers improve profitability by printing consistent and predictable color. At Nazdar, he coordinated and facilitated the Nazdar Masterprint seminars that were presented to more than 2,500 printers in North America. Ridge has run presses from all the major print processes, and received four Golden Squeegee Awards from SGIA. He is a graduate of the graphic communications program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and is dedicated to training and education in the screen and digital print processes. Bruce Ridge is also a member of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT).

	Michael Robertson, SGIA http://www.sgia.org Michael Robertson, SGIA President/CEO, has been with the Association since the early 1980s, constantly striving to move the industry forward. As CEO, Robertson is a proponent of investigating and supporting new technologies. The growth of the industry, he believes, rests in its acceptance and development of new markets based on new technologies, and he is dedicated to helping SGIA members understand and prepare for the challenges and competition inherent with new technology. Robertson’s goals for the Association are summed up as being the primary information resource for the industry. SGIA’s mission is to provide members with the know-how, advice and knowledge to help them succeed.

	Mike Ruff, Nazdar Consulting http://www.nazdar.com Mike Ruff, Chief Technology Officer of Nazdar Consulting Services, has more than 35 years of experience in the graphic arts business. In 1993, he founded PGF Megafilm, which became ReyHan PGF and is now part of Thrall Enterprises —- the parent company of Nazdar Ink Co. Ruff travels 45 weeks a year, providing productivity improvement consulting work in North America. He’s an internationally known speaker, author of many trade journal and magazine articles and member of SGIA's Academy of Screen Print Technology.

	Joe Sampair, Mathias Die Company http://www.mathias-die.com/ Joe Sampair is the sales manager for Mathias Die Company, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has been with Mathias Die for 28 years. Sampair has a thorough knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, the technologies of die making, die cutting, laser cutting and d’slugging. His responsibilities include developing new opportunities, creating application solutions, determining application feasibilities and managing the customer service team.

	Jim Schulte, Modernistic http://www.modprint.com Jim Schulte is Co-CEO and Co-Owner of MODERNISTIC, a large-format printer in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area. He is a 25-year veteran of the screen and digital printing industry and serves on the board of Print Industries of Minnesota. He is experienced in operations management, and is a third-generation owner of MODERNISTIC. MODERNISTIC is a qualified G7 Master Printer for proof, screen and digital printing, and is also Sustainable Green Printer (SGP) certified.

	Dean Sharp, Cyrious Software Inc. http://www.cyrious.net Dean Sharp is Director of Sales with Cyrious for more than twelve years. Prior to joining the company’s sales force team in mid-2006, he managed Cyrious' support and implementation/training departments. Sharp earned an associate degree in information technology and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business management.

	Johnny Shell, SGIA http://www.sgia.org Johnny Shell, SGIA's Vice President of Technical Services, directs and coordinates the activities for the Association's Technical Services department and the Screen Printing Technical Foundation. Shell also teaches SGIA workshops, writes technical articles for the SGIA Journal and conducts seminars at several industry events, including the SGIA Expos. He has worked in the specialty imaging industry for the past two decades, with experience that ranges from compact-disc manufacturing to textile and graphic printing.

	David G. Sime, Soligie, Inc. Dr. David G. Sime is director of technology transfer at Soligie, Inc. Educated in Applied Physics and Information Science, Dr. Sime spent many years in the Atmospheric and Space Sciences, working on instrument development, experiments and analysis with NASA and NSF, including roles as program scientist and principal investigator. He also served as program director at NSF. Dr. Sime has worked in the business and technical sides of new technology development in the optics, display and functional printing industry for almost 20 years. This has included work with lighting, display, sensor and control systems, involving both basic development and commercialization.

	M.Scott St. Cyr, Cyrious Software Inc. http://www.cyrious.net M. Scott St. Cyr, Co-Founder and President, heads the company, which specializes in pricing and business management software for the graphics industry. Prior to establishing Cyrious, St. Cyr owned a five-location sign company and a large-format printing company. He has served as a consultant in areas of pricing and workflow management. St. Cyr earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a master’s degree in technology management from Brooklyn Polytechnic University and Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

	Tawnya Starr, SignPresence by Firespring http://www.printerpresence.com Tawnya Starr first learned about the power of the web when she experienced phenomenal sales growth after launching a website for her printing company in New Mexico. In 1999 she co-founded PrinterPresence. Today, the company provides websites and web-to-print solutions for more than 2,000 printing companies in 14 countries throughout the world. Tawnya has dedicated her career to educating the printing industry on all matters related to the web and web-to-print applications. She is recognized as an expert on web marketing and how it enables companies of any size to save time and money while attracting and keeping customers. Ms. Starr is a published columnist and author and in 2005 received the prestigious Industry Award of Distinction from PrintImage International for her service as a consultant and educator to the industry. She has conducted hundreds of seminars and has been featured as a speaker at dozens of national and international print conventions.

	Rick Stemmler, Creative Sign Resources http://www.creativesignresources.com Rick Stemmler has been the Art Director of Creative Sign Resources (CSR) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, since 2001. The company joined PDAA in 2006 and became Master Certified in 2007.

	Jan Sumerel, Ph.D., Fujifilm Dimatix http://www.dimatix.com Dr. Jan Sumerel is Manager of Biomedical Science at FUJIFILM Dimatix. She received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina. Sumerel has a number of technical publications and US patents in biochemistry, molecular biology and nanotechnology.

	Jim Tatum, Drytac http://www.advfinishing.com/ Jim has been a pioneer in the art of image finishing for over 20 years, having spent his first 15 years with Seal/Neschen. Jim started off on the technical side of finishing, working exclusively with roller laminators and film laminates. He advanced through the ranks over the next 15 years, holding positions as Regional Sales Manager, Product Manager, Business Development and Product Development Manager before leaving Seal to start his own business in April of 2006. As founder of Advanced Finishing Solutions, a company focused on bringing technical advancement to the art of image finishing, liquid style, Jim has been responsible for bringing dramatic change to both form and function of UV and Aqueous Coaters. He has also been instrumental in the advancement of more earth friendly coatings for both. In April of 2008, AFS was acquired by Drytac Corporation, giving Drytac an extended range of liquid coating products to compliment their hard coat film and roller equipment lines. Advanced Finishing Solutions is based in Hickory NC, where Jim and his staff run a fully functional sales and demonstration center and warehouse.

	Charlie Taublieb, Taublieb Consulting http://www.taubliebconsulting.com With more than 35 years of experience in the screen printing industry, Charlie Taublieb, Owner of Taublieb Consulting, trains technical personnel for new and existing shops, helps design new plant layouts and provides state-of-the-art instruction in new procedures and techniques. Taublieb graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in fine art. He was a Vice President at Great American Screen Designs for six years and President of Bullseye Screen Printing Supplies for 13 years. Taublieb is a repeat instructor for several popular SGIA workshops. He is also a member of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology (ASPT).

	Ralph Terramagra, Mutoh America Inc. http://www.mutoh.com Ralph Terramagra began his career in 1991, working in prepress in the commercial offset printing industry. After 10 years in commercial offset, he jumped into the digital world, working for a distributor of inkjet printers, RIPs and color management software.

	Rich Thompson, Ad-Graphics Inc http://www.adgraphics.com Rich Thompson, a founder and principle with AdGraphics, a premier Large Format Digital Imaging Service Bureau, has been at the cutting edge of the large format digital graphics revolution. He was awarded the Pioneer Award from The Big Picture and has been a faculty member with The Big Picture Conference. He was also one of original members of the Editorial Advisory Board with Digital Graphics Magazine, and is currently on their Technical Advisory Board. He has served on the Board of Directors with DPI, (Digital Printing and Imaging Association) and is currently on the Board of Directors with SGIA, (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association) and FGA, (Fabric Graphics Association, (a division of IFAI)). Rich has been a consultant for both 3M’s Commercial Graphics Customer Advisory Panel and HP’s Customer Advisory Group.

	Mary Toy, Publicis Boise http://www.publicis-usa.com Mary Toy has more than fifteen years of experience in advertising, primarily focused in program and account management––providing marketing communications strategy and planning. The the majority of her time is spent overseeing various facets of marketing from direct marketing and sales support materials to product launches/NPI programs both within B2B and B2C segments. Mary has provided solid strategic thinking, direction and innovative management for some of the world’s most notable brands including; Hewlett-Packard, Micron Technology/Micron PC, Albertson's, CradlePoint, as well a local accounts including Idaho Transportation Dept., Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Food Bank and the Idaho Conservation League.

	Steve Urmano, Mimaki USA Inc.

	Theresa Vanna, Xcel Products http://www.xcelproducts.com Theresa has been a member of the plastics manufacturing community for the past 25 years. Her focus has been in educating customers and retailers about the different types of plastic polymers and printable media. Through the years she has been a member of the plastic manufacturer's “GREEN Team," as well as part of the Research and Development Product Group for sustainable plastic media. She is well known for conducting various seminars such as “Plastics 101," ”The GREEN Plastics Initiative as it relates to the Graphic Arts Industry” and “How to Create Value via Education." Currently she serves as a member of the Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) Partnership Board while working as the Director of Sales at Xcel Products, Inc in Minneapolis.

	Chris Walker, Preco Inc. http://www.precoinc.com/ Chris Walker was twice chairman of the SGIA Membrane Switch Council, and has been directly involved with the screen printing equipment industry for 30 years, in both sheet-fed and roll-to-roll platforms for industrial graphics and electronics, as well as fine art. Currently he is the director of imaging and rotary technologies for the Kansas-based Preco, Inc., suppliers of printing, converting, laser processing and custom-made machines for a wide range of field applications.

	Lon Winters, Print This, Inc. / Graphic Elephants.com http://www.graphicelephants.com Lon Winters is President of Print This, Inc., an international industry consulting firm specializing in technical advances, plant design, layout, troubleshooting, productivity and quality analysis providing complete garment embellishing solutions. At the age of 21, he was head of production for Ocean Pacific. He learned the screen print industry from the bottom up, starting his twenty plus year career by reclaiming screens. Along the way, he has won nearly 50 international industry awards including many SGIA Golden Image Awards, Printwear Awards, Impressions Awards, and FESPA Honors. He has served ten years as an honorary Golden Image Judge, published numerous articles and monthly columns, and led several seminars and workshops for an array of industry professionals. An industry leader, he has consulted on projects large and small throughout the world. A developer of processes and is a master creative problem solver.

	Michael Wobser, Eastman Kodak Company www.kodak.com Michael Wobser joined Eastman Kodak Company in 1973. During that tenure, he has held a number of technical and managerial positions, in Kodak’s Polyester Division. For the past 4 years, Wobser has occupied the position of new business development manager, focusing on expanding Kodak’s external sales of PET films. He is also responsible for the development and commercialization of Kodak’s Clear Conductive Films, which utilize PEDOT technology as a potential alternative for ITO coated PET. Michael Wobser attended Purdue University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.

	Mike Young, Imagetek Consulting International Mike Young has been a specialist in high-definition graphic and high-performance industrial screen printing close to 40 years. Applications include graphic arts, large format graphics, four-color process, graphic overlays, membranes, OEM labels/decals, electro-luminescence, CDs, nameplates, dial/gauges touchscreens, force sensors, ceramic transfers, rigid & flexible printed circuits and flat glass (automotive, appliance, gaming, furniture & architectural). Mike has worked alongside major European and leading domestic screen printing machinery manufacturers in sales & marketing, a judge for the SGIA Golden Image Awards, legal expert witness and a frequent seminar speaker in all aspects of sophisticated and high-definition industrial printing. He has penned more than 170 technical articles and presented numerous papers worldwide—many which have been published in a variety of industry trade magazines. He is a SGIA Fellow, a member of the Academy of Screen Printing Technology and recipient of the prestigious Swormstedt Award for technical writing. The internationally renowned Troubleshooting Chart (to be found in printing shops worldwide), either as a promotional printed wall chart or slide-rule, is Mike’s creation. He has published several technical books on advance screen printing techniques, including the superbly-illustrated The Register Guide about achieving print excellence. Mike operates Imagetek Consulting International, a Connecticut USA-based consulting firm, which uniquely trains, troubleshoots, problem-solves and enhances the performance of screen-printing operations worldwide. Imagetek has become a leading authority in the areas of obtaining superior performance; by providing unique process training to advance skills, improving overall quality, close-tolerance and productivity while reducing operating costs and waste. He can be reached at mikeyyoung@aol.com.

	Kent Yunker, Yunker Industries http://www.yunker.com Kent Yunker is part of his family’s 63 year old graphics business headquartered in Lake Geneva, WI, approximately 1 hour north of Chicago. They specialize in the design, engineering, production and fabrication as well as installation of interior graphics for local, regional and national retailers. Their customer base includes Drug, Hardware, Food, Sporting Goods and Specialty chains. Recent and current customers include Office Depot, Office Max, Petco, Sears, Kmart, West Marine, Fry’s Electronics, Jack In the Box, and Ross Dress for Less Stores. Kent has served as president of Yunker industries from 1988 through 2002 and in 2004 relocated to the west coast office to develop new business. His current title is “Difference Maker.” Having been a part of the company for over 36 years, he is active in all phases of the business from creative, engineering and production to strategic planning and program implementation. He has been a member of numerous industry associations, is currently on the Past Chairman’s Advisory Council of SGIA, and served as its Chairman from 2009-2010. Kent lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains above Soquel.

	Dana Zezzo, Pro Towels, Etc. Dana Zezzo has spent the past three years growing Pro Towels Etc. into the industry’s largest supplier of beach and golf towels. He has been in the promotional products industry for more than 18 years. He is involved in both the industry and in his local community of Ashtabula, OH. Zezzo is a past president of TRASA - the Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association, and currently serves on both the PPAI National Leadership Conference Advisory Committee and ASI’s Stitches Editorial Advisory Board. He was also recently named on Stitches 2010 Top 20 list. Zezzo conducts seminars all over the country, speaking on industry-related topics including social media for promotional products professionals.

	Reinhard Zimmermann, Systec Grafische Maschinensysteme GmbH http://systec-bielefeld.de/ Reinhard Zimmermann has more than 30 years experience in the printing industry, having started his career as an engineer in R&D and customer support, at the Germany company, Klemm in 1980. In 1993, he founded TSI, also in Germany, to build customized production machines for Web screen printing/coating applications and finish machines. TSI formed a strategic partnership with Spartanics.com in 2007, and created the name SYSTEC, to produce screen printing equipment and finishing technologies in Germany.