Dave Leskusky Named President of PRINTING United Alliance (piworld.com)

PRINTING United Alliance today announced that Dave Leskusky has been appointed president of PRINTING United Alliance. Leskusky has successfully overseen operations at NAPCO Media, which melded with the Alliance in 2019 to further connect members and the industry at large with a comprehensive platform of the most widespread media brands in the industry, more than 30 combined events, including the largest printing and graphic arts trade show in the Americas – PRINTING United.

In this move, Leskusky will retain his role in leading NAPCO Media as part of the PRINTING United Alliance portfolio and will additionally support Alliance efforts to further streamline myriad robust resources and services being offered from the Alliance, including preeminent industry education, training, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance.

Ford Bowers, PRINTING United Alliance CEO, will continue working closely with the board of directors, which are representative of industry printer and supplier members, on creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction to best serve the industry. He remains the main liaison to members, exhibitors, and the press, and will represent the association on the Hill as well as announce new developments and share major changes that are being implemented.
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