Rising Stars: Faces of the Future

Biggest Influence: Since printing is still very much a relationship business where people make transactions of ideas, I have been influenced by all those around me in business: customers, competitors and co-workers. However, my father, Charlie Smith, has most influenced my professional career and personal growth. Starting from a humble background, he had an idea that by providing success—either to customers by manufacturing their print products or to employees through job growth—the reward would come as continuous business loyalty and a following by staff who maintain the same focus for our clients.