IPMA will host together with in-plant member Staci Hill, Freese and Nichols a day of Networking, Education, Food and Fun! 

10:00 AM – WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS/REFRESHMENTS by Meeting Host

Meeting will officially kick off by meeting our event hosts and attendees.

10:15 AM – KEYNOTE PRESENTATION - “ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR IN-PLANT”
 Ricoh Americas Corporation

Chris Taylor has been with Ricoh for almost 20 years. He’s got experience in sales, sales management, Product Management and Field Marketing. Currently, he’s the Production Field Marketing Manager for Ricoh Production Print Marketing.

In terms of expertise, Chris has a great familiarity with all of the aspects of cut sheet, Production printing. He’s got a tremendous knowledge of Production Color, Production Monochrome, Wide Format, Fiery front ends, assorted workflow solutions and competitive intelligence. Chris is also very proficient in Social Media.

He’s a frequent speaker at industry events, conferences and open houses. 

11:15 AM - EDUCATIONAL SESSION - “PIONEERS AND SUN BLEACHED BONES”  by John Sarantakos
"IPMA has been a very valuable resource for me.  Over the years I have developed a large network of people I can rely on for ideas and counsel.  In turn, I routinely help others managers that contact me with situations they are faced with.  Therein lies the beauty of IPMA.  No competition and tons of folks willing to help."

Hear John's unique approach to management, inplants and much more. Your won't want to miss this! 

12:00 PM- LUNCH

As we break for lunch this is a perfect chance to ask questions and network with your peers.  During this time IPMA Board Member will introduce to you what IPMA is all about and how IPMA can be your missing piece of the puzzle for your in-plant.  For current members you'll see what is new and non-members will have the chance to see how IPMA is here to help.

12:45 PM - EDUCATIONAL SESSION - “You're Never Too Small to Make Big Changes: Proven Strategies for Weaving Your In-Plant into the Fabric of Your Organization" 
by Staci HIll, Freese and Nichols, Inc

Do you think your in-plant is too small to make big changes? Think again. Participants will learn step by step how one in-plant manager in a little over a year transformed a tiny 2-person, windowless  shop; tripled its space; enhanced its visibility; and made it a vital resource for the parent organization. See how you can grow your shop too – whatever its size by implementing some basic success strategies.

Staci Hill is the Manager, Administrative Services for a 120 year old Civil Engineering firm in Fort Worth, Texas. She has been with the company for two years. Her broad corporate experience includes the Greater Louisville YMCA, Delta Air Lines, Prudential Florida WCI and the Target Corporation. Her leadership style has been instrumental in the growth and movement for the Freese and Nichols Print Shop, which supports all of the engineers throughout the state of Texas with proposals, publications and various other formats of media.

1:15 PM – TOUR Freese and Nichols Print Shop

2:00 PM - DRAWINGS/REFRESHMENTS

The meeting will end upon conclusion of the printing tour. But before you leave, we'll send you home with lots of goodies, refreshments and at this time we will do our Grand Prize Drawing for a $50 Gift Card.  You must be present to win, so make sure you stay till the end.