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Theresa Hegel Visit Author's Page

Theresa Hegel is the executive editor, special projects & sustainability, at ASI, where she oversees various strategic initiatives for the company’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. She writes regularly for Counselor and PPM magazines and the ASICentral news site, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

Leeann Raymond Visit Author's Page

Leeann Raymond is vice president of operations and sales at edu Business Solutions, an award-winning San Diego based software company that develops in-plant print management and web-to-print (W2P) software, brand management solutions and package and mail tracking software for businesses of all sizes.

Matthew PoliniakVisit Author's Page

Matthew Poliniak is the senior manager, Product Marketing, Production Solutions Division, at Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Jim CooganVisit Author's Page

Ray WeissVisit Author's Page

Ray assists association members with information on digital printing as well as digital equipment, materials, and vendor referrals. He oversees training and certification workshops at PRINTING United Alliance. Ray is project manager for both the PDAA Certification program and the PRINTING United Alliance Digital Color Professional Certification program and is an instructor for the Color Management Boot Camps as well as a G7 expert. Ray regularly contributes to the Association's Journal and won the 2016 Swormstedt Award for Best in Class writing in the Digital Printing category. Ray was inducted into the Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) in 2020. He also works with SkillsUSA to conduct the National Competition for Graphics Imaging Sublimation. Outside of work, Ray enjoys biking, international cuisine and spending time with his three fantastic grandkids.

Allee BruceVisit Author's PageAllee Bruce is a content editor for NAPCO Media.

Kalie VanDewaterVisit Author's Page

Kalie VanDewater is senior content editor at NAPCO Media.

David ZwangVisit Author's Page

David Zwang specializes in production optimization, strategic business planning, market analysis, and related services to companies in the vertical media communications market. He can be reached at david@zwang.com.

Kristen DettoniVisit Author's Page

Kristen Dettoni is the founder and CEO of Design Pool LLC, the only pattern library created exclusively for interior designers. Since 1996, Kristen has worked for mills throughout North America, designing fabrics for automobiles, furniture, and home furnishings. She developed the first sustainable upholstery fabric for office interiors, the first sustainable upholstery fabric for automotive interiors, and was awarded a patent for automotive suspension seating. Kristen believes strongly in the power of good design to transform our environments and experiences.

Dwayne MageeVisit Author's Page

Dwayne Magee is now in his 20th year as director of Messiah University Press and Postal Services. His department was recipient of the 2018 IPMA Organizational Impact Award, the 2015 IPMA Innovation Award, the 2017 ACUP Green Service Award, and the 2015 ACUP Collaborative Service Award. Prior to joining Messiah, he worked for 17 years at Alphagraphics as an assistant manager and ISO coordinator. He is president of the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He is currently an English major (part-time) with a concentration in writing at the college where he works. Outside of work, Dwayne enjoys exploring spiritual, environmental and social concerns through creative writing and the arts. He can often be found speaking on the topic of diversity in bookstores, public libraries and elementary schools, where he makes use of his award-winning children’s book “A Blue-Footed Booby Named Solly McBoo.” His travel writing and fictional essays have made appearances in various publications including the Northern Colorado Writers Anthology and the Goose River Anthology published by Goose River Press. Dwayne is the father of two boys and he resides in Mechanicsburg, Pa., with his wife Sue and their three dogs. Contact him at: DMagee@Messiah.edu

June 3, 2026Expo Visit Rewards Palm Beach Shop’s Search for Hem Welders

When the Palm Beach County Graphics Division went to PRINTING United Expo last year, the team ended up making a few purchases as a direct result of what they saw at the show.

May 29, 2026Eight Dead in Paper Mill Implosion in Washington

The chemical tank imploded during a shift change. It was storing 90,000 gallons of white liquor, a highly caustic alkaline solution used to break down solid wood chips in the pulp and paper production process.

May 22, 2026FESPA Barcelona Day Two: A Fistful of Takeaways

If the second day of the FESPA World Print Expo in Barcelona can be considered a peak, then it's a strong one. Energy is high and it appears print providers from the EMEA region are here to learn, discover, and perhaps buy.

May 15, 2026New iLEARNING+ Course Opens Up Opportunities in Signage

Tired of turning down sign-printing requests? The newest iLEARNING+ course from PRINTING United Alliance, “Getting Started with Signage,” may be just what you need to keep those jobs in-house.

May 11, 2026Registration Now Open for PRINTING United Expo 2026 in Las Vegas

The Expo is where the industry’s next-generation technology, product debuts, and breakthrough innovations come to life – live in Las Vegas.

May 7, 2026How Conflict in Iran Is Squeezing Print Providers

The war in Iran has placed immense pressure on the supply chain, turning what was expected to be a stable year for the printing sector into an uncertain one. Here’s how the conflict is impacting the industry.

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