Date
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time
1:00 p.m EST
Location
Virtual Event
Price
Member: Free
Non-Member: $99.00
Engage: The Power of FTA Social Communities
The best part of any association is the people you meet along the way. Join Chris Standifer, FTA Membership and Community Manager, for a conversation with the volunteer leaders behind two of FTA’s growing social communities, Women of Flexo and Leaders Inspiring Flexo’s Tomorrow (LIFT). Catherine Haynes and Kiersten Borden, Chair and Vice-chair of Women of Flexo, along with Becky Bunch and Brent Zurcher, Chair and Vice-chair of LIFT, will share how these communities are bringing members together to build connections, develop leaders, and create opportunities that extend far beyond events. Whether you’re new to FTA, a longtime member, or simply curious about getting more involved, this session will give you an inside look at what makes these communities so valuable. Hear personal stories, learn how you can participate, and discover how finding your community within FTA can make your membership even more rewarding. Come ready to join the conversation, ask questions, and see how engaging with an FTA community can help you grow your network, your career, and your impact in the flexographic industry.
Speakers
Catherine Haynes
Catherine Haynes is the VP of Strategic Iniatives for All Printing Resources. She has more than 28 years of experience in the printing industry, has been a certified G7 Expert for over 15 years, and is a certified FTA Implementation Specialist. At APR she assists sales technicians as a technical representative for various customer projects related to training, characterizations, prepress and pressroom assessments, color management, digital workflows, platemaking and implementation or expansion of in-house prepress capabilities. She holds positions as FQC Chair, Women of Flexo Co-Chair, and FTA Board member. In 2026, she was the most recent inductee into FTA's Hall of Fame. She also coordinates and conducts industry online and in-person training programs and has been a regular speaker at FTA, Clemson, TLMI, FLAG and other industry events.
Kiersten Borden
Kiersten Borden works with XSYS as Sales Account Manager for the Southeast. Kiersten graduated from Clemson University in 2018 with a bachelors in Graphic Communications. She has been working in the industry for eight years, entering as a lead Account Specialist in graphics and prepress before joining XSYS and taking on roles in sales and marketing. Kiersten has been a member of the FTA's Women of Flexo since 2022. During her time on the committee, she has been a part of constructing the first three annual Women of Flexo conferences and most recently she is Co-Chair to the Women of Flexo Steering Committee.
Brent Zurcher
Brent Zurcher, Director of Operations at MicroDynamics, has led efforts in product development and customer success for 10 years at MicroDynamics and its sister companies. Brent serves in a central role between the engineering team and sales/support teams to ensure MicroDynamics measurement systems have their maximum impact helping manufacturers and converters create quality products and improve their efficiency. Brent is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Biological Engineering, and resides in the Atlanta area.
Becky Bunch
Becky Bunch is a flexographic printing industry professional with more than a decade of experience spanning technical applications, prepress, process optimization, education, strategic program management, and industry collaboration. She holds a Master of Graphic Communications from Clemson University and began her career at Esko, working with customers to implement and optimize prepress software solutions. She later joined MacDermid Graphics Solutions, where she held roles supporting customer applications, product development, and strategic initiatives. Most recently, Becky led programs and partnerships at the Flexo Xperience Center, bringing together suppliers, converters, brands, and industry professionals to advance training, collaboration, innovation, and excellence in package printing. Becky is passionate about the future of flexography and creating opportunities that strengthen the industry’s workforce, community, and long-term growth.
Chris Standifer
Chris Standifer is the Manager of Membership and Communities at FTA. His background and passion is in Association and Education, but really, he just wants to help people find their passion, grow their passion, and get to their goals. In his role as liaison to FTA community groups, he also takes pride in creating connections in the industry to strengthen bonds, aid networking, and helping people find a home.
