PRINTING United Alliance Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, proudly announces its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, who were officially inducted during the board of directors meeting at PRINTING United Expo 2025, taking place October 22–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Credit: PRINTING United Alliance

Under the leadership of Alliance Chair Lane Hickey-Wiggins, President and CEO, Douglass Screen Printers Inc. dba DPRINT, and First Vice Chair Brian Hite, Co-Founder, Image Options, the Alliance’s Board represents every segment of the printing industry. Together, they will guide the organization’s mission to support, advocate for, and advance the printing community under one unified roof.

“It is an honor to continue serving alongside such an accomplished and passionate group of leaders who embody the strength and innovation of our industry,” said Lane Hickey-Wiggins, Chair, PRINTING United Alliance Board of Directors. “As we gather at PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, we celebrate the progress our organization has made and the many new opportunities ahead to advance our members’ success and the printing community at large.”

Introduction of 2025-2026 Officers:

• Lane Hickey-Wiggins, Douglass Screen Printers Inc. dba DPRINT – Chair
• Brian Hite, Image Options – First Vice Chair
• Roger Chamberlain, The Cincinnati Insurance Company – Second Vice Chair
• Brian Adam, Olympus Group – Treasurer
• Elaine Scrima, GSP – Secretary
• Scott Schinlever, EFI – Associate Vice Chair
• Brooke Hamilton, NPI Nameplates Inc. – Immediate Past Chair
• Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance

Introduction of Newly-Elected Directors Joining the 2025–2026 Board:

• Deb Hutcheson, Agfa
• Ken VanHorn, Mimaki
• Mike Herold, EMT International
• Pramit Sen, CCL Healthcare
• Dan Crownover, Texas Nameplate Co.
• Eric Blohm, Freedom Graphic Systems
• Jed Seifert, Stakes Manufacturing
• Betsy Davis, Sandy Alexander

Introduction of Continuing 2025-2026 Directors:

• Jaime Herand, Orbus Exhibit and Display Group
• Eric Kahle, Visual Marking Systems
• Michael Magerl, Trabon Group
• Mark Bailey, SanMar Corporation
• Timothy Saur, Durst Image Technology US LLC (Durst US)

“Our board continues to reflect the diversity and expertise across the entire printing ecosystem,” added Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “We are grateful for their commitment to guiding the Alliance’s strategic direction as we continue to grow our programs, resources, and advocacy efforts serving the industry under one roof.”

For more information about PRINTING United Alliance membership, programs, and leadership, visit www.printing.org.

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Alliance members receive access to leading resources, programming, education, and events year-round to best support their employees and businesses. To learn more about becoming a member and accessing these resources, visit: www.printing.org/membership.

About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, 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 Promo Impressions. The Alliance 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 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.