OUR LEADERSHIP

Todd started at Bang Printing in 1997 in customer service and moved into a sales role in 1998. He was promoted to Vise President of Sales in 200 and held that title until 2018 as CJK Group began to evolve through various acquisions. in 2018, Todd was promoted to President of Bang Printing and today also serves as the President of Sentinel Printing and Webcrafters in addition to assisting in the overall CJK Group strategy for growth and development. He has a degree in Business/Economics from the University of Minnesota.

Burt Phillips has been with Hess Print Solutions since 1996 and has been managing Customer Service since August of 2012. Burt is supported by one of the best Customer Service teams in the industry. Burt is motivated by ensuring client expectations are met with the appropriate service levels using effective communication and efficient project management. Burt and his wife Paula have 2 daughters, Emily and Delaney.

Frank has been with Hess Print Solutions since 1985 and is the longest tenured employee in the company. Frank oversees the Bindery and Mailing functions in the Brimfield facility. Frank believes the art of making a book is still a craft; he instills that principle as well as a positive approach to collaborative production efforts into each of his employees. Frank has also held positions in Environmental Health and Safety and brings those philosophies into his area of responsibility. Frank and his wife Deb have three sons Jason, Nick and Daniel.

As Vice President of Sales, Jim is enthusiastic about selling and uses his 20+ years of print industry experience to lead the Hess Print Solutions national sales team. Jim and his team are customer driven and focused on growing new and expanding existing client relationships by bringing solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives. Jim received a Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology at the University of Wisconsin Stout. Jim and his wife, Connie live in the Twin Cities with their three children.





 

John has been with Hess Print Solutions since 1986. John manages all scheduling functions at the Ohio facility. John loves the challenges of keeping production tasks on target to meet customer needs and expectations while keeping plant efficiencies in line with company requirements. John is the proud father of a son who has just become a Sheriff Deputy. 

Martin joined Hess Print Solutions in 2011 and manages the estimating and purchasing teams. Martin, with over 30 years experience, likes that this industry is continually developing new technology and there is always more to learn. Martin and his wife Anna have 2 grown children, Joe and Leeann.

Brian has been with Hess Print Solutions since 2011.  Brian oversees the Mailing, Logistics and Shipping/Receiving departments. Brian works with a strong team of professionals who have years of experience in trucking, mail list services, fulfillment and paper. Brian is an amateur programmer and enjoys building applications such as logistics rate shopping and postage estimating tools. Brian is married and has five grown children.

Rick has been with Hess Print Solutions since 2012. The daily excitement of meeting tight deadlines and quality expectations is what has motivated Rick over the past 33 years in the printing industry. His motto is “You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” Rick and his wife Tina have 4 children, Brandy, Derik, Damion & Darcie and 7 grandchildren. 

Twilla L. Watson has been managing the Human Resources functions for Hess Print Solutions for 2 years. Twilla enjoys the day to day interaction with the employees and working with the department managers to help meet the needs of the employees and business.

Douglas Holzschuh joined Hess Print Solutions in the position of Vice President of Information Systems and Technology in March of 2012. With strong experience integrating information technology functionality for commercial printers and newspapers, his responsibilities include aligning the company’s technical solutions to meet clients’ needs and support the company’s business goals. Before joining Hess Print Solutions Doug was the IT Director at Gannett Offset-Minneapolis (Gannett Commercial Print) where he managed information technology and served in a key position on the operating committee. Prior to that position he was IT Manager at the Battle Creek Enquirer (a Gannett Newspaper). Holzschuh studied economics at Carlton College.