John Hurt

John Hurt, the director of development for the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association, has resigned to accept a position with the Boy Scouts of America. Hurt had held the newly created position since he retired from Oklahoma Gas and Electric last year. In other news, to make its membership year consistent for all members, IPMA will make all memberships begin on April 1 and last through March 31. This change will take place in 2008. During the transition period leading up to April 1, 2008, renewal notices will be pro-rated. (e.g. If your membership expires this June, you will receive a pro-rated renewal notice

The In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) has appointed six regional coordinators to provide the organization with information on in-plant activities and opportunities in different parts of the country. The coordinators are: • Susan Aschim, supervisor of Graphic Services and Mail Services at Mt. Hood Community College, in Gresham, Ore. • Margaret M. Kling, Graphic and Production supervisor with EMC Insurance Companies, in Des Moines, Iowa. • Debbie Pavletich, manager of Graphic Services at Briggs & Stratton, in Milwaukee, Wis. • Bob Wamsher, printing manager at the Hershey Co., in Hershey, Pa. • Tonya Demerson, manager of Reprographics for the City of Denton, Texas. • Glenda Miley, manager of

The In-plant Printing and Mailing Association has a new president. Michael K. Loyd, director of Procurement Auxiliary Services for Louisiana State University, recently stepped into the role, replacing John Hurt, who is now IPMA’s director of Development. Loyd, an IPG editorial advisory board member, joined IPMA in 1995 and has served as president-elect, secretary-treasurer and in several capacities for the Louisiana Bayou Chapter. IPMA is a professional organization dedicated exclusively to the needs of corporate publishing, printing, mailing and distribution professionals. Established in 1964, it is now headquartered in Kearney, MO.

With a new marketing manager in place, IPMA intends to fortify its membership while ensuring the association remains relevant. By Bob Neubauer Faced with a serious drop in membership over the past decade, the International Publishing Management Association (IPMA) has been taking a closer look at its recruitment strategy. As a result, the 41-year-old in-plant organization is redirecting its energies directly at the problem. The recent hiring of Carrie Griffin—consultant, former in-plant manager and all-around people person—as the association's interim director of marketing, marks a shift in focus directly to recruitment and chapter-building. "The values of IPMA have changed," explains John Hurt, International President.

With careful leadership and an eye for the bottom line, John Hurt guided his in-plant through a major change. By Mike Llewellyn A VETERAN of Operation Desert Storm and a pilot who uses his own Piper Cherokee to help the local sheriff's department chase down stolen cars and deer poachers, John Hurt is not afraid of facing challenges. So when his company, Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OGE), decided to merge its printing and mailing operations in 1999, Hurt jumped right into the task, moving into his current role as supervisor of Printing and Mailing Services in the process. Hurt had been working for the

In-plant managers gathered recently near Oklahoma City to compare notes and improve their leadership skills. by Bob Neubauer For the second year in a row, the Central Oklahoma chapter of the International Publishing Management Association (IPMA) hosted a fall regional conference for managers interested in fine-tuning their management skills and broadening their industry knowledge. The two-day event drew 25 people to Norman, Okla., just south of Oklahoma City. The cold rain outside was more than offset by the warm camaraderie among attendees. Chapter President John Hurt, of Oklahoma Gas and Electric, gave a friendly welcome to the group before introducing the

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