PRINTING United Alliance Celebrates 2023 Ben Franklin Honor Society Inductees

In 2023, BFHS celebrates 15 new individuals invited to join the society for their contributions to the advancement of the printing and graphic communications industry

Fairfax, Virginia — PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces that fifteen exemplary industry professionals have been nominated into its prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society (BFHS). A special inductee luncheon honoring these individuals will take place during PRINTING United Expo 2023 in Atlanta on Thursday, October 19. More about the Ben Franklin Honor Society can be found here.

Ben Franklin Honor Society History  
The historical BFHS recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement and betterment of the printing and graphic communications industry through meritorious service. These individuals may come from the Alliance, its partners, printers, and all other segments of the industry.

“We are proud to recognize the individuals joining the prestigious Ben Franklin Honor Society this year and applaud their efforts for their countless years of service and contribution to the industry,” says Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “This historical designation is very much a coveted accolade and those receiving it are most worthy. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do.” 

The 2023 BFHS inductees are: 

Mark Bohan, Konica Minolta Business Solutions 
Edward Cook, ECI Screen Print
Tom Cooper (posthumously)
Mark Coudray, Coudray Growth Technologies
Sharon Eucce, Packaging Chic LLC
John Falconetti, Drummond
Susan Klutnick, Susan K Klutnick & Associates   
Brian Lawler, California Polytechnic State University
Michael Marcian, Corporate Communications Group
John McDowell, McDowell Label; a Resource Label Group Company
John Sarantakos, University of Oklahoma Print and Mail Services
Brian Schott, AdMail Express, Inc
Elaine Scrima, GSP Companies

PRINTING United Alliance Membership
For more information about joining PRINTING United Alliance to engage with programs such as the Ben Franklin Honor Society, visit printing.org/membership