PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces that fifteen exemplary industry professionals have been nominated into its prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS). A special inductee luncheon honoring these individuals will take place during PRINTING United Expo 2023 in Atlanta on Thursday, October 19. More about the Ben Franklin Honor Society can be found here.
Ben Franklin Honor Society History
The historical BFHS recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement and betterment of the printing and graphic communications industry through meritorious service. These individuals may come from the Alliance, its partners, printers, and all other segments of the industry.
“We are proud to recognize the individuals joining the prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society this year and applaud their efforts for their countless years of service and contribution to the industry,” says Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “This historical designation is very much a coveted accolade and those receiving it are most worthy. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do.”
The 2023 BFHS inductees are:
- Mark Bohan, Konica Minolta Business Solutions
- Edward Cook, ECI Screen Print
- Tom Cooper (posthumously)
- Mark Coudray, Coudray Growth Technologies
- Sharon Eucce, Packaging Chic LLC
- John Falconetti, Drummond
- Molly Joss, The Joss Group
- Susan Klutnick, Susan K Klutnick & Associates
- Brian Lawler, California Polytechnic State University
- Michael Marcian, Corporate Communications Group
- John McDowell, McDowell Label; a Resource Label Group Company
- Vera Muzzillo, Proforma
- John Sarantakos, University of Oklahoma Print and Mail Services
- Brian Schott, AdMail Express, Inc
- Elaine Scrima, GSP Companies
PRINTING United Alliance Membership
For more information about joining PRINTING United Alliance to engage with programs such as the Ben Franklin Honor Society, visit printing.org/membership.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in the United States, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Print+Promo Marketing. Now a division of PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance is a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.
PRINTING United Alliance also produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.