Speakers

Here’s a partial list of speakers confirmed for the 2009 Signage and Graphics Summit in San Diego. The remaining bios will be posted soon.

  • Chris Laszlo (KEYNOTE)
    managing partner, Sustainable Value Partners

    Chris Laszlo is the managing partner of Sustainable Value Partners, a Washington, DC-based consulting firm that works with Fortune 500 companies to create business value through integrating sustainability and corporate social responsibility. A frequent author and speaker who has written two books on sustainability, Laszlo spent 15 years as an executive at Lafarge (a manufacturer of building materials) and Deloitte & Touche. He holds a PhD in economics and management science from the University of Paris and a Masters in public affairs Columbia University.

  • Darren Dolcemascolo
    senior partner and co-founder, EMS Consulting Group

    Darren Dolcemascolo is an internationally recognized lecturer, author, and consultant on lean manufacturing principles. As senior partner and co-founder of EMS Consulting Group, he helps clients improve their productivity and quality through the application of lean strategies. Author of the book Improving the Extended Value Stream: Lean for the Entire Supply Chain, he has worked with clients in a variety of industries including medical, semiconductor, aerospace, and sign manufacturing. He has a BS in industrial engineering from Columbia University and an MBA from San Diego State University.

  • Dr. M. Nisa Khan
    LED technology consultant, LED Lighting Technologies; financial asset manager, IEM Asset Management,

    Dr. M. Nisa Khan holds a Bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics and a Doctorate degree in electrical engineering. Currently, she works as a photoelectronic LED technologist and a financial asset manager. Previously, she worked in the high-speed communication industry and is known for numerous developments while working with Bell laboratories and Atrium Networks. Nisa is a columnist for Signs of the Times and has lent her expertise to ISA and other industry groups.

  • Jim Hunt
    director of technical support, Fastsigns International

     Jim Hunt joined FASTSIGNS in September 2001 as an Inkjet Specialist within the Technical Services Department. Now he heads this critical area of the Franchise Services Department and leads a team that provides the technical support and guidance for the FASTSIGNS network in the area of computer graphics and digital output. His diverse background includes nearly 20 years in the Air Force where he performed roles as a law enforcement specialist, journalist and newspaper editor, and public relations instructor. Jim has also worked in a variety of management positions, including managing multiplex theater and a branch technology department for a world renowned print and copy company.

  • Kraig Kessel
    director, Bedrock Brands Consulting

    A licensed architect, Kraig has spent over 20 years specializing in the development of branded environments for numerous industries, including fast food, financial services, specialty retail and petroleum. He brings a unique skill set to Bedrock with his abilities spanning the development of branded environment programs from start to finish, including strategic insight, creative direction, project management and implementation management.

    Most recently, Kraig spearheaded a store re-image program for Jiffy Lube, which entails retrofitting approximately 2,100 locations, most of which are franchisee owned and operated.

  • Marci Kinter
    vice president of government affairs & business information, SGIA

    Marci Kinter is the vice president of Government Affairs & Business Information for the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA). She has 20 years of experience representing the screen and digital printing industries before federal and other legislative agencies, and is a comprehensive authority on worldwide trends in health, safety, and environmental regulations affecting these fields. A frequent speaker and contributor to industry journals, Kinter works extensively with manufacturers and printers in implementing their compliance and sustainability initiatives.

  • Marty McGhie
    CFO, Ferrari Color

    Marty McGhie is the CFO of Ferrari Color, one of the nation’s largest providers of large and grand format printing. He manages Ferrari’s financial resources, oversees its operations including the production and personnel departments, and serves on its strategic management team. Prior to joining Ferrari Color, he held management positions in the sign fabrication industry as well as at the public accounting firms Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young. McGhie is also a columnist for The Big Picture.

  • Mike Majoulet
    brand manager, Wells Fargo

    Michael Majoulet is a Brand Manager in the Wells Fargo Enterprise Marketing Group. A native San Franciscan, Michael ‘grew up' with the Wells Fargo brand and became a Team Member in 1994. Michael leads Wells Fargo's Branded Environments Program which includes design and management responsibilities for signage, merchandising fixtures, sponsorship graphics, and related environment and customer touch point design across the enterprise.  

  • Paul Lilienthal
    president , Pictura Graphics
  • Rich Gottwald
    education & technical incentives VP, ISA

    Rich Gottwald is the vice president for technical and educational initiatives for the International Sign Association.  In this capacity, he is responsible for providing oversight and leadership on the regulatory and technical challenges and opportunities facing the on-premise sign industry.  Gottwald also has responsibility for growing ISA's education efforts which include both the annual sign expo education series, and ISA's regional educational programs.

  • Rock LaManna
    CEO, president, LaManna Alliance

    Rock LaManna is a seasoned business development executive, entrepreneur and business strategist with 25+ years of proven experience. LaManna has had substantial hands-on success working with and participating in manufacturing operations, including start-ups, creating and implementing new markets, building key accounts and customer loyalty and developing multiple strategic growth opportunities. His relationships include privately held small-to-medium-sized and Fortune 100 companies. LaManna has also structured strategic alliances and partnerships as the key negotiator and facilitator of long-term agreements with major global institutions.

  • Thom Lasley
    lead design project architect, Target
  • Tim Greene
    director of wide-format printing and jetting technology operations, InfoTrends

    Tim Greene is the director of wide-format printing and jetting technology operations for InfoTrends, the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital printing industry. Greene develops annual market forecasts on wide-format printing technologies and specialty media as well as custom studies for industry-leading OEMs, suppliers and distributors. He is a columnist for Screen Printing magazine and is a frequent author and speaker in the graphic-arts industry.

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