Changes at the MPSA

"In an effort to improve our effectiveness and support the ideas of our volunteer leadership team, the MPSA Board has approved these changes," noted Joe Barganier, who was elected Interim President of the MPSA. "This coordinated transition ensures members can benefit from the diversity of experience we have to offer at the leadership level. We are all very excited about taking on our new challenges."

Jim Fitzpatrick (Oki Data Americas, Inc.) was elected to the Board of Directors-Manufacturer Representative, and has resigned as association president to concentrate on these new duties. "His background on the industry side will be extremely valuable in his new role representing a key segment of the association," said Barganier.

To dedicate more time to the goals of the Standards Committee, Ken Stewart (Photizo Group) has resigned his duties as a member of the Board of Directors – Manufacturer Representative. This change will free him to focus on standards, a top priority for the association and MPS industry. Elections will be held in the Spring for the positions of President and the Board of Directors - Manufacturing Representative.

The new president of the MPSA brings an extensive resume to the job. Joe Barganier (MT Business Technologies, Inc.) has spent 19 years in the printer and copier industry and worked for two printer manufacturers: QMS and Ricoh; and several copier dealers, including IKON Indiana and Van Ausdall and Farrar. In May 2007, he joined MT Business Technologies, Inc. in Ohio, where he developed and managed the Total Output Management MPS offering. Barganier earned an MBA degree from the University of Alabama in 1991. He will continue to serve on the Board of Directors as Dealer Representative while acting as Interim President.

Doc hopes this new shuffling of people works out for the MPSA.