2011 Speakers
The SGS committee goes to great lengths to get industry experts with unique backgrounds. We'll feature another great lineup in 2012. Please check the site for updates.
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Rik Bass | President Bass & Associates |
Richard Bass, is president of Bass and Associates, Inc., Consulting Appraisers, Planners & Economists. He holds numerous professional... (more) |
An Appraiser’s View of the Value of Signs |
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Chip Basse | President Albert Basse Associates, Inc. |
Albert “Chip” Basse III is President and co-owner of Albert Basse Associates, Inc., in Stoughton, MA. Chip has been involved in the Industry for... (more) |
Taking Control of Your Fulfillment Operation |
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Brian Beaulieu | economist and principal CEO Institute for Trend Research |
Brian Beaulieu is an economist and principal CEO of the Institute for Trend Research, using business-cycle analysis and economic forecasts to help... (more) |
CLOSING KEYNOTE: Business Strategies for Tomorrow’s Economy |
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Sapna Budev | Director Industrial Program ISA |
Sapna Budev is the Director of Industry Programs for the International Sign Assn. Since joining ISA in 2005, Ms. Budev has directed the... (more) |
Key Environmental Issues for Signage and Graphics Producers |
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Frazer Chesterman | Managing Director FESPA |
Frazer Chesterman was appointed by FESPA in May 2003 to Exhibition Director, to spearhead the global development of the organization’s internal... (more) |
60 Minutes to Innovate |
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Karen Filips | Director of Advertising Production Bealls Inc. |
Karen Filips has worked in both store management and the marketing department with Bealls Department Stores, Inc. for more than 23 years. Her... (more) |
The Fifth SGS Buyers’ Panel |
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Mike Freeborg | Director of Sales and Marketing YESCO |
Mike Freeborg is the Director of Sales and Marketing at YESCO Electronics. Prior to his current role, he was YESCO’s Denver Division Sales... (more) |
The Future of EMCs: Electronic Message Centers Fight for Existence |
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Bert Guinee | President Miratec Systems | (more) | New Ideas in Sales-Force Structure |
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David Hickey | Director International Sign Association |
At ISA, David Hickey oversees and coordinates ISA's legislative, advocacy, legal and grassroots efforts. Prior to ISA, David spent six years on... (more) |
The Future of EMCs: Electronic Message Centers Fight for Existence |
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Marty McGhie | Chief Financial Officer Ferrari Color |
Marty McGhie is the CFO and Partner of Ferrari Color, one of the nation’s largest providers of large- and grand-format printing. He manages... (more) |
New Ideas in Sales-Force Structure |
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Craig Miller | Director, Military & Law Enforcement Projects Pictographics |
Craig Miller co-founded Pictographics with his wife, Susan, and daughter, Christy. The company excels at digitally dying textiles, interior décor... (more) |
Cost Control Strategies That Work |
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Kerry Moore | General Manager CAO Group |
Kerry Moore is a United States Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional. Mr.... (more) |
Key Environmental Issues for Signage and Graphics Producers |
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Jason Pinto | CMO interlinkONE |
Jason Pinto has worked at interlinkONE for more than 11 years. He has experience in various departments – from the software-development crew... (more) |
Bringing 2-D to Life: Understanding QR Codes and Other Interactive Display Technologies |
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Erik Qualman | professor and author of Socialnomics |
Erik Qualman is a former online marketer for several Top 100 brands and is currently the global VP of online marketing for the world’s largest... (more) |
The Social Media Revolution and How It Will Change Your Business |
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Greg Root | President SuperGraphics |
A former United States Marine, Greg is a Business School Graduate and former varsity football player at Western Washington University, and he’s... (more) |
New Ideas in Sales-Force Structure |
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Tim Ryan | Quality Assurance Manager VMS |
Tim Ryan, joined VMS in 2005. He has responsibility for quality systems, ISO certification and the Lean Enterprise Program. A certified Lean... (more) |
Cost Control Strategies That Work |
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Greg Schopmeyer | Executive Vice President OAI, Corp |
Greg oversees day-to-day production and leads OAI's ongoing quest to research and provide the industry’s best products and printing solutions. He... (more) |
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Jared Smith | President bluemedia |
As president of bluemedia, Jared Smith is the visionary who oversees business strategy and direction of the company’s growth and continued market... (more) |
The Money of Color: Color Management as a Profit Generator |
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Harry Steen | Manager of Creative Design Supervalu |
Harry Steen received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD). After having earned his degree, Steen... (more) |
The Fifth SGS Buyers’ Panel |
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Kevin Stotmeister | President/CEO Federal Heath Sign Co. LLC |
Kevin started with Federal Sign in 1980 and was appointed President in 1993. CEO was added to his title in 2003. He earned both Bachelors and... (more) |
Cost Control Strategies That Work |
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Mark Taylor | VP/Imaging GFX International, Inc |
Mark Taylor has over 19 years of operations experience in retail signage production with GFX. His current responsibilities include finance,... (more) |
Taking Control of Your Fulfillment Operation |
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Marcus Timson | Sales & Marketing Director FESPA |
Marcus joined the event and exhibition industry in 1999 from the world of publishing. In 2006, he joined FESPA to oversee marketing for FESPA 2007... (more) |
60 Minutes to Innovate |
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Charlie Turner | Executive Vice President of Operations Clear Channel Outdoor |
As Executive Vice President of Operations, Clear Channel Outdoor, Charlie Turner has more than 31 years of outdoor experience. He has worked in... (more) |
The Fifth SGS Buyers’ Panel |
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Mark Wallace | Exec. VP Operations Pratt Corporation |
Mark Wallace is recognized as a Lean expert and Six Sigma Black Belt with a passion for manufacturing environments. Wallace has consistently... (more) |
Taking Control of Your Fulfillment Operation |
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John Yarger | President & CEO North American Signs Inc. |
With a degree in Economics and a JD/MBA from Indiana University, John focuses on the legal and economic impacts of signage. He is author of... (more) |
The Future of EMCs: Electronic Message Centers Fight for Existence |
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