PIA/GATF Names Makin its CEO

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Out of a pile of hundreds of applicants, a Canadian with a background in both printing and construction association management emerged as the new CEO of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) and Printing Industries of America (PIA).

Michael Makin, the executive vice president and COO of PIA who joined the association in January 2001, emerged from a list of 350-plus applicants to be named to the top spot of the joint association. The nomination, which is effective August 1, was announced by Jerry Williamson, chairman of the board of the GATF, and Chuck Stay, chairman of the PIA.