While my career in finishing began as an editor, I quickly learned to love the art of developing quality educational programming for finishing. My bosses at the time believed that there was a lack of quality, reasonably priced educational opportunities for finishers to advance their skills. That led me down the path of producing and managing conferences and trade shows along with industry trade associations. There is a strong tie between all of them, in that the goals of trade associations and the educational programming offered to industry all seek to advance those who make a living in manufacturing.

Over the years, I have had the privilege to work with many individuals, companies, associations and publications that serve our industry. It's a hard-working, caring community where you will always find someone who is willing to help you solve a problem and find a better, more efficient way to finish your products.