1998 Hall of Fame--Giving Back to The Industry

As a senior, Berthelsen participated in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) and was the national first place winner in its U.S. Skill Olympics.

After graduating from high school, Berthelsen proceeded to learn as much as he could about the industry. He worked at small printing companies in Albert Lea and Red Wing, MN, and in Sioux Falls, SD. During that period he worked in all phases of the printing process, including typesetting, camera, film assembly, small presswork and the bindery. Berthelsen then concentrated on the prepress process and became a journeyman stripper. He was prep department supervisor at Modern Press in Sioux Falls.