FTA/FFTA Announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors and Trustees Updates

BOHEMIA, NY – June 20, 2018 –Shortly following Forum 2018 held in Indianapolis, IN, Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) and its Foundation (FFTA) have announced changes regarding the 2018-2019 FTA Board of Directors and FFTA Board of Trustees, including FFTA Chair Alexander James of Kodak.

 Following the completion his term as FFTA Board of Trustees chair, Howard B. Vreeland, Jr. of Anderson & Vreeland will be continuing on as FTA Vice Chair, Suppliers. Other members leaving after completing two full terms, totaling six years’ service each, include Jason Barrier, Printpack Inc; John Crammer, Best Label Company Inc; and Jack Fulton, Printron.

The Association welcomes those entering their first term: Doug Bartlett, Multi-Color Corp; Jeff Dietz, KBA North America; and Jennye Scott, Berry Global.

“Board member transition keeps the organization healthy and energized. It always amazes me how six years can fly by so fast,” shared Mark Cisternino, FTA/FFTA president. “I enjoy working with the members of the FTA & FFTA Boards, so seeing them cycle off after completing their terms brings mixed emotions. Welcoming new Board members is always exciting. I look forward to working with Doug, Jeff and Jennye, three very active, supporting FTA members.”

 Officers on FTA’s 2018 Board of Directors include:

  • Mary Sullivan, Mark Andy Inc, Chair
  • Johnny Dye, Accredo Packaging, Chair-Elect
  • Mark Cisternino, President
  • Ian Hole, idh Consulting,Treasurer
  • Kim Madigan, Smyth Companies LLC, Vice Chair, Printers/Converters/CPCs
  • Howard B. Vreeland, Jr., Anderson & Vreeland, Vice Chair, Suppliers
  • James Stone, VinEquities, Vice Chair, Education

FFTA’s Board of Trustees are:

  • Alexander James, Kodak, Chair
  • Jean Engelke, Chair-Elect
  • Mark Cisternino, President
  • Ian Hole, idh Consulting, Treasurer
  • JP Delage, Master Packaging Inc, Vice Chair, Scholarships
  • Kelly Roberts, Canflexographics Ltd, Vice Chair, Solicitations
  • Geoff Roznak, Great Northern Corp, Vice Chair, Project Evaluations

Members at Large include:

  • Doug Bartlett, Multi-Color Corp
  • Jeff Dietz, KBA North America
  • Ron Premo, ProAmpac
  • Jennye Scott, Berry Global
  • Dale Walbert, Eurostampa California

For more information, please visit the list of FTA/FFTA Board Members on FTA’s website.

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About FTA: Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), chartered in 1958, is a professional society dedicated to bringing all members of the flexographic printing community—printers, suppliers, consumer product companies, institutions, prepress houses and others—together by providing opportunities for the free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,650 member sites that represent more than 1,400 companies and 35,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry.