
Each
year previous recipients of the Graphic Arts Industry
Leader of the Year award meet to determine who has earned
the recognition for the current year. This year the vote
was unanimous for Mark Kuzma, a man who truly loves the
printing industry.
The
committee discussed the leadership Mark provided as Board
Chair during the changes at
PIM caused by the death of Kel Johnson and hiring of
David Radziej. Mark faced the difficult task with the
same positive attitude he applies to his life and business.
Mark
opened Flaire Print Communications as a family-run shop.
Over the years, nearly all his family have been part
of the operation. His children remember all the times
that he was there for them, cheering them on at school
events and then going back to the shop to finish a job.
Mark
embraces new technology with the attitude of how he will
make it work to provide better customer service, He thrives
on being a leader in technology.
Article taken from "Graphic
Arts Industry Leader of the Year". Printing Industry
of Minnesota- Graphic News.
June 2006. www.pimn.org
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