GCA Names Steinhardt President And CEO; Scharpf to Retire From Active Management As GCA Becomes Independent Association.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2001 The Graphic Communications Association (GCA GCA, ground-controlled approach: see instrument-landing system. ) has named David J. Steinhardt as President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , effective July 1, 2001. Steinhardt takes over from Norman W. Scharpf, who has served as GCA's President and CEO since 1967. Scharpf, who will retire from active management of GCA on July 1, will become President Emeritus and Strategic Advisor to the organization when it becomes an independent association on July 1. "As GCA moves toward independence from PIA, strong leadership is required. David Steinhardt is widely known for his vision, dedication and ability to take organizations into new areas in response to marketplace dynamics," noted Diane Romano, GCA Board Chair and President, Eastern Region and e-Business Division, Applied Graphics Technologies. Romano acknowledged the contributions of Scharpf. "For 34 years, GCA and the printing and communications industries have benefited greatly from the leadership of Norm Scharpf. As President Emeritus and Strategic Advisor, GCA will continue to benefit from his long experience." Steinhardt was Vice President and COO of GCA from 1985 to 1990. He rejoined the association in early 2001, after serving as Vice President of Industry Relations for PrintNation.com. Before that, Steinhardt served as President of PrintImage International (formerly the National Association of Quick Printers--NAQP). He also was the first President and CEO of the North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association (NAGASA NAGASA North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association ), and Director of Member Programs for Printing Industries of America Printing Industries of America is a nonprofit trade association which advocates for the United States printing industry. It is the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, representing more than 12,000 member companies and an industry with more than $16. (PIA). Steinhardt holds an MPA MPA medroxyprogesterone acetate. with honors from George Washington University George Washington University, at Washington, D.C.; coeducational; chartered 1821 as Columbian College (one of the first nonsectarian colleges), opened 1822, became a university in 1873, renamed 1904. and a BS, summa cum laude sum·ma cum lau·de adv. & adj. With the greatest honor. Used to express the highest academic distinction: graduated summa cum laude; a summa cum laude graduate. , in History and Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He served as a Presidential Management Intern in the Carter White House and in the Office of Management and Budget The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), formerly the Bureau of the Budget, is an agency of the federal government that evaluates, formulates, and coordinates management procedures and program objectives within and among departments and agencies of the Executive Branch. in the Reagan Administration. Photographs Available Upon Request. About GCA The Graphic Communications Association (GCA), now in its 35th year, was formed as a PIA Special Industry Group to help member companies apply the latest computer-related technologies to all forms of print and electronic publishing. The Association is the leading global membership organization that advances the processes of information interoperability in print media, electronic publishing, addressing and distribution and e-business. Founded with 14 member firms, GCA has grown to become a worldwide organization of more than 300 member companies. Visit GCA's Web site at www.gca.org. |
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