Graphic Communications Association, GCA, Hires Industry Veteran David J. Steinhardt as Senior Vice President.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2001 The Graphic Communications Association (GCA GCA, ground-controlled approach: see instrument-landing system. ), sponsor of the XML and SPECTRUM Conferences, is pleased to announce the appointment of David J. Steinhardt as Senior Vice President. Mr. Steinhardt, a seasoned veteran of the printing and imaging industries with nearly two decades of experience in the field, returns to GCA where he worked from 1985 to 1990 as Vice President and COO. Throughout his accomplished career in executive positions for printing and imaging associations, Steinhardt has forged solid business relationships with all segments of the industry, including printers, dealers, manufacturers and associations. Steinhardt also is widely regarded for his innovative ventures in training and education, image building and standards development in the industry. He serves on a number of advisory and standards committees for industry associations and has spoken at numerous industry conferences. "David brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to GCA," says Norman W. Scharpf, 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. of GCA. "We are honored to have him back, and we all look forward to working with him." "It's great to be back at GCA," says Steinhardt. "I look forward to working with GCA's leadership in our common goal to serve our members and the industries that they represent. In its 35 year history, GCA has been an industry innovator, and I will work to maintain and enhance this reputation." Most recently, Mr. Steinhardt was 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 served as the first President and CEO of the North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association (NAGASA NAGASA North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association ), Vice President and COO of GCA 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). Mr. Steinhardt holds an MPA MPA medroxyprogesterone acetate. with honors from the 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 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. ABOUT GCA The Graphic Communications Association (GCA) is the leading global membership organization that advances the processes of information interoperability, dissemination of knowledge and standards in the Information Technology, Print Media, Addressing and Distribution, and E-Commerce Industries. www.gca.org |
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