2008 Printing Industry Hall Of Fame: 2008 HOF -- From Grip to Graphics Arts

Keene also credits John Roberts’ success to surrounding himself with top-flight salespeople. “Being a visionary is tough; it’s not an easy job,” he notes. “Sometimes, the crystal ball is a little foggy.”

Not surprisingly, Keene relies on the wisdom of his father, Robert, for guidance. Much of what John Roberts embodies from a company culture standpoint is a continuation of what Robert Keene originated when he acquired Ackerman Printing in 1951.