Gerald Henseler An Acquiring Mind

Merger of PIA, GATF
Over the period of about 10 years, Henseler made the progression from GATF secretary to treasurer and on up to first vice president. Ultimately, he was elected to serve a term as chairman, right in the middle of GATF's consolidation with the Printing Industries of America.

"My tenure as chair began as the merger was being finalized. That was an interesting experience," he recalls. "The whole industry was going through a period of consolidation, and suppliers were struggling with the duplicity of industry associations—and their corresponding requests for donations."