Despite not getting into the print and paper industries until her 30s, Karlien Murray quickly became enamored with the beauty and emotional tactility that print provides. Leaving behind a highly successful fine art and photography printing business in South Africa, Murray landed her “dream job” at Clampitt Paper Company in Dallas, Texas. Today, Murray is a business development … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Karlien Murray
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Industry Influencer: Lisbeth Lyons Black
Lisbeth Lyons Black became the first-ever director of Women in Print Alliance in December 2022, following more than 20 years of representing the voice of business and industry on Capitol Hill – including 15 years focused on the print, postal and packaging sectors – as a federally registered lobbyist. In her current role, Black directs strategic industry initiatives designed to … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Lisbeth Lyons Black
Industry Influencer: Gary Cohen
Gary Cohen is the executive director of RadTech International North America, a trade association devoted to promoting the use and development of ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) processing as an industrial technique offering energy savings, elimination of pollution, greater productivity, higher yields and the opportunity for improved, new or unique products. The … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Gary Cohen
Industry Influencer – Vicki Strull
Vicki Strull is the complete package. Graphic designer. Branding enthusiast. Motivational speaker. She’s a big-picture thinker who’s passionate about unpacking consumer behavior, following trends and industry innovations, and leading packaging and design strategy. Strull is the principal behind Vicki Strull Design. Over her 25+-year career, Strull has worked with major brands … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer – Vicki Strull
Industry Influencer: Christine Yardley
Christine Yardley believes the world of art and design often pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with print. And she loves to push those boundaries. The industry veteran, who now serves as president of Print Panther Direct, a commercial print services company located in Oakville, Canada, has worked hard to make sure her company is poised to be a part of the print … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Christine Yardley
Industry Influencer: George White
George White can make the case for greeting cards in today’s digital world. The greeting card industry veteran has witnessed industry changes over the years to include e-cards, m-cards and social media, but what hasn’t changed is the strong need for more authentic, lasting connections. That’s where greeting cards shine. Sixty-five percent of consumers agree that receiving cards … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: George White
Industry Influencer: Adam Peek
Adam Peek is passionate about family. He’s also passionate about packaging. The husband and father of five children has found a way to combine his passions into a fascinating and rewarding career as a self-proclaimed evangelist for the packaging industry. Over the 15 years that Peek has been in the packaging industry, his resume reads more like an adventure book: packaging … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Adam Peek
Industry Influencer: Emilio Corti
Emilio Corti is fluent in four languages – something that likely has come in handy over the course of his expansive career. Today, Corti is based in the United States, serving as region business director for BOBST, where he’s responsible for the company’s capital business throughout the Americas. PostPress magazine posed questions to Corti to tap into his expertise in folding … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Emilio Corti
Industry Influencer: Warren Werbitt
Print executive, family man and avid fishing enthusiast, Warren Werbitt built a successful printing company based in Montreal, Quebec, which he owned and ran for almost three decades. At its peak, the business was highly profitable, employing 120 people and generating $18 million in annual sales. PostPress caught up with this “hook, line and thinker” commentator, influencer and … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Warren Werbitt
Industry Influencer: Keith Whisler
PostPress The Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA) exists to promote the value of paper-based communications and, in particular, envelopes and printed products. EMA is dedicated to the business activities of manufacturers and envelope printers, forms companies, packaging companies, market intermediaries and the suppliers that support the industry. EMA works closely with … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Keith Whisler