Forum 2019 Fingerprint Session Follow-Up
Presented by Zachery Blackburn of Central Piedmont Community College, Shawn Oetjen of Flexographic Tech, FTA Hall of Fame Member Mark Mazur, Robb Frimming of Schawk and Steve Smiley of SmileyColor & Associates LLC
They also had questions that, as the two-hour session came to a close, went unanswered. In this FTA Member Webinar, the session’s four speakers return to answer those lingering concerns—about SCTV, FIRST density targets, curves and other topics—and take new questions. Learn from some of the most well-respected and recognized minds in flexography today how to bring all of a press’ individual attributes together and transform it into a reliable, color-imaging machine that delivers consistent, predictable and repeatable results.
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About Our Panelists
Zachery Blackburn, Central Piedmont Community College
Zachery has worked as a full-time instructor for Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) for more than 12 years. He graduated with his associate degree from CPCC’s Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology department. He continued his education by earning a bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University in its GAIT program. Zach is a strong supporter of the FIRST methodology and has been involved in the Phoenix Challenge competition since 2001.
Shawn Oetjen, Flexographic Tech
Shawn Oetjen is the flexo trainer at Flexographic Tech in Minneapolis, MN, where he oversees its unique cooperative training program. He graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in graphic communications and also holds two associate degrees: one in graphics and packaging and another in computer networking both from Dunwoody College of Technology. Shawn possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience from working in various capacities within the flexographic industry including education, production, technical service and sales. He has a keen knowledge and understanding of the flexographic process from start to finish. Oetjen is actively involved with FTA and received the FTA President’s Award in 2010. Shawn is the president of the Twin Cities Flexo Association (TCFA), promoting technical education with its members.
Mark Mazur, FTA Hall of Fame
Mark R. Mazur received a B.S. in chemistry from the State University of New York at Albany in 1978, a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from Yale University in 1982 and an MBA from Rutgers University in 1987. Mark worked for DuPont for 32 years and had a variety of assignments, including; product management, proofing, electroless plating, solid modeling and finance. Mark is a frequent speaker at industry events, is the chair of the FIRST Committee and is a member of the FTA Excellence in Flexography Awards Committee. In 2002, he received the FTA President’s Award, co-chaired the 2008 Forum and was the 2009 FTA Hall of Fame inductee.
Robb Frimming, ColorDrive
Robb is the print services director for Schawk Inc and leads a team of print service specialists that focus on implementing print quality programs with CPCs, retailers and quick service restaurants, along with their printer partners. He is in his 21st year of service with Schawk with a broad industry background and more than 30 years’ experience. He has a degree in graphic communications and applied business technologies from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and also serves as an adviser to the Graphic Communications program. He serves the FTA as a member of the FQC and as the co-chair of the FIRST Committee. Robb has contributed articles to FLEXO Magazine, along with other industry publications, and presented at Forums, workshops and Fall Conferences.
Steve Smiley, SmileyColor & Associates LLC
Steve Smiley is a 35-year veteran from print, premedia and packaging brand solutions. Steve’s previous position was managing color across all printing types, commercial, direct mail and packaging in a $2 billion global printing company, managing print globally. Steve is a proud member of the FTA family, participating at Forums regularly. He has worked as an editor on all editions of FIRST, supported the FIRST Committee, chaired the FQC from 2002 to 2006, and chaired Fall Conference 2004. Currently the FTA’s delegate for ISO TC130, ICC, ANSI_CGATS, and GWG. Provided document for Flexo magazine and presented several times at FTA. He is the recipient of the Holzinger Award, FTA President’s Award in 2005 and the Clemson Top Cat Award in 2003. In 2017, he was inducted into the FTA Hall of Fame.