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Theresa Hegel Visit Author's Page

Theresa Hegel is the executive editor, special projects & sustainability, at ASI, where she oversees various strategic initiatives for the company’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. She writes regularly for Counselor and PPM magazines and the ASICentral news site, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

Linda Casey Visit Author's Page

As editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions — the leading publication and online content provider for the printed packaging markets — Linda Casey leverages her experience in the packaging, branding, marketing, and printing industries to deliver content that label and package printers can use to improve their businesses and operations.

Prior to her role at Packaging Impressions, Casey was editor-in-chief of BXP: Brand Experience magazine, which celebrated brand design as a strategic business competence. Her body of work includes deep explorations into a range of branding, business, packaging, and printing topics.

Casey’s other passion, communications, has landed her on the staffs of a multitude of print publications, including Package Design, Converting, Packaging Digest, Instant & Small Commercial Printer, High Volume Printing, BXP: Brand Experience magazine, and more. Casey started her career more than three decades ago as news director for WJAM, a youth-oriented music-and-news counterpart to WGCI and part of the Chicago-based station’s AM band presence.

Sara OsorioVisit Author's Page

Osorio is Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs Coordinator at PRINTING United Alliance.

Lisa CrossVisit Author's Page

Lisa Cross is the principal analyst of NAPCO Research (a unit of NAPCO Media) where she conducts market research and analysis on emerging trends and changing dynamics in the commercial, in-plant and packaging industries, and the market forces that are driving those changes. With decades of experience covering the graphic arts and marketing industries, Cross has authored thousands of articles on a variety of topics, including technology trends, business strategy, sales, marketing and legislation.

Stephanie BukaVisit Author's Page

Stephanie Buka is the government affairs manager for PRINTING United Alliance. In this role, she supports Ford Bowers, CEO, the Government Affairs team, and coordinates efforts with contracted lobbying firm, ACG Advocacy. Buka is the editor-in-chief of the Industry Advocate newsletter. She is responsible for advocacy campaigns, policy analysis, strategy development and team leadership, all aimed at promoting the Alliance's legislative agenda. She is also responsible for the administration of the Alliance's political action committee, PrintPAC.

Buka holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). She also earned a master's degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a Certificate in Forensic Science and Law from Duquesne University.

Kristen DettoniVisit Author's Page

Kristen Dettoni is the founder and CEO of Design Pool LLC, the only pattern library created exclusively for interior designers. Since 1996, Kristen has worked for mills throughout North America, designing fabrics for automobiles, furniture, and home furnishings. She developed the first sustainable upholstery fabric for office interiors, the first sustainable upholstery fabric for automotive interiors, and was awarded a patent for automotive suspension seating. Kristen believes strongly in the power of good design to transform our environments and experiences.

Jessie FarriganVisit Author's Page

Jessie Farrigan is the production editor for the Printing & Packaging Group at NAPCO Media.

Kalie VanDewaterVisit Author's Page

Kalie VanDewater is associate content and online editor at NAPCO Media.

David ZwangVisit Author's Page

David Zwang specializes in production optimization, strategic business planning, market analysis, and related services to companies in the vertical media communications market. He can be reached at david@zwang.com.

Gary A. JonesVisit Author's Page

Gary A. Jones is the Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. His primary responsibility is to monitor and analyze EHS and sustainability related legislative and regulatory activities at the federal and state levels, including some international actions. He provides representation on behalf of the printing, packaging, and graphic arts industry. Mr. Jones works closely with the federal and state-level Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agencies. He also provides membership assistance on EHS compliance and sustainability programs through a variety of approaches including responding to inquiries, presentations, writing, and consulting services.

Mr. Jones is also supporting PRINTING United Alliance’s efforts for the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP). SGP is dedicated to assisting printing operations respond to customer demands for sustainable printing.

He holds a BS in biology from LaRoche College and an MS in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.

June 19, 2025More Than Metrics: Highlighting the Humans Who Power the Print Industry

Discover why the 2025 Printing Industry Census is shifting the spotlight from output to the people who drive print, packaging, and promo forward.

June 17, 2025How Color Management Strategies and Tools Can Strengthen Your Business

During a recent webinar, industry experts discussed the importance of mastering color quality and strategies to get started.

June 11, 2025Industry Loses Longtime Printing Industry Steward, Dr. Harvey R. Levenson

The printing industry lost one of its greatest stewards. Dr. Harvey R. Levenson, age 83, of Pismo Beach, California, has died.

June 10, 2025NPSOA Announces 2026 Spring Leaders Summit

The National Print and Sign Owners Association (NPSOA) has officially announced the dates and theme for its 14th Annual Spring Leaders Summit, to be held March 19–21, 2026, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at the Ellie Beach Resort.

May 28, 2025Imagine AI 25 Live Opens Today in Las Vegas

The event explores the impact of AI across business sectors, including a special focus on the printing industry — thanks to a dedicated workshop presented in collaboration with PRINTING United Alliance.

May 22, 2025No Longer Optional: What PSPs Need to Know about Sustainability to Stay Compliant and Competitive

During a recent webinar, PRINTING United Alliance's Sara Osorio explained sustainability regulations and what PSPs need to know.

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