Some Love, Some Hate PIA, NAPL Merger Idea —Michelson

For those not up to speed on the controversy, shortly after PRINT 09 PIA President and CEO Michael Makin sent a memo to his association members indicating that NAPL rejected an offer to hold potential consolidation talks. Responding to the overture, NAPL President and CEO Joe Truncale said he and his board would consider "collaborative projects," but indicated NAPL wanted to maintain its independence and autonomy, with an emphasis placed on its consulting practice.