Hi and welcome to Connect With Ricoh, the official company blog of Ricoh Production Printing. Penned by the staff of the Ricoh team, in our blog you’ll find resources, insights and strategies to help you meet the demands of your fast-paced, ever-changing print production world. We look forward to connecting with you and continuing the conversation on today’s unique printing environment.

Your Contributors

Scott Ginnett

Scott Ginnett has nearly 20 years of experience working in the production printing, manufacturing, and postal & mailing equipment industries. Scott is currently Director, Digital Collaboration & Social Media for Ricoh Americas Corporation. He is responsible for management of the field facing production marketing activities for the production group.

Scott has a comprehensive knowledge of current technology coupled with insight on how to maximize this knowledge in any environment. He is a results-oriented marketing professional with a successful background that includes innovative business development and marketing management. Prior to joining Ricoh Scott has worked with companies like Fluid Management, FP Mailing Solutions, and Canon.

Kurt Konow

Kurt Konow is a segment marketing manager for Ricoh Production Printing at Ricoh Americas Corporation. He is responsible for spearheading the go-to-market strategies for RPPS’ Graphics Arts market segment.

From developing comprehensive marketing communication plans to establishing targeted programs that focus on new business generation, Konow is keenly focused on expanding brand awareness and market visibility for RPPS’ Graphic Arts segment. Prior to joining Ricoh, Konow served in management roles at Pitney Bowes and RR Donnelley & Sons.

Mike Loyd

Mike Loyd is a field marketing manager and the educational/in-plant specialist for Ricoh Production Printing at Ricoh USA. Mike has been with Ricoh since October, 2007, and helps develop business and programs for the public sector, colleges and universities and in-plants.

Previously, Mike served as the director of procurement auxiliary services at Louisiana State University. He is past president of the Association of College and University Printers and was named Manager of the Year by In-Plant Graphics magazine. Mike is also past president of the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA).

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