PIA/GATF Names Makin its CEO

In 1995 he was appointed president of the CPIA, a position he held until becoming COO of PIA in January 2001. Makin was promoted to executive vice president and COO in November 2001.

"GATF and PIA offer such tremendous resources to the industry," Makin says. "I look forward to developing a clear vision for our consolidated organizations. I am also excited about the opportunity to work with our elected leadership, affiliates and staff to position GATF/PIA as the premier value proposition of the graphic communications industry."