In-plant Manager to be Inducted into Ben Franklin Honor Society

John Sarantakos

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, announces that 15 exemplary industry professionals have been nominated into its prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS). Among them is an in-plant manager: John Sarantakos, director of University of Oklahoma Print and Mail Services, one of the country’s largest university in-plants.

With more than 50 years of experience in the printing field as a manager, educator, and craftsperson, Sarantakos most recently received IPMA’s 2022 Outstanding Contributor Award. Under his leadership, the in-plant has earned more than 260 awards for printing quality and innovative ideas. Sarantakos has been with the university for 26 years and prior to that served as director of production at Indiana University. (Read a profile of his career here.)

A special inductee luncheon honoring these individuals will take place during PRINTING United Expo 2023 in Atlanta on Thursday, October 19.

Ben Franklin Honor Society History  
The historical BFHS recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement and betterment of the printing and graphic communications industry through meritorious service. These individuals may come from the Alliance, its partners, printers, and all other segments of the industry.

“We are proud to recognize the individuals joining the prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society this year and applaud their efforts for their countless years of service and contribution to the industry,” says Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “This historical designation is very much a coveted accolade and those receiving it are most worthy. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do.”

The 2023 BFHS inductees are:

• John Sarantakos, University of Oklahoma Print and Mail Services
• Mark Bohan, Konica Minolta Business Solutions
• Ed Cook, JN White
• Tom Cooper (posthumously)
• Mark Coudray, Coudray Growth Technologies
• Sharon Eucee, Packaging Chic LLC
• John Falconetti, Drummond
• Molly Joss, The Joss Group
• Susan Klutnick, Susan K Klutnick & Associates
• Brian Lawler, California Polytechnic State University
• Michael Marcian, Corporate Communications Group
• John McDowell, McDowell Label; a Resource Label Group Company
• Vera Muzzillo, Proforma
• Brian Schott, AdMail Express, Inc
• Elaine Scrima, GSP Companies

PRINTING United Alliance Membership
For more information about joining PRINTING United Alliance to engage with programs such as the Ben Franklin Honor Society, visit printing.org/membership.