September 27, 2005 -- “Mark brings 28+ years of proven experience in prepress and pressroom lithographic technical support of newspaper and commercial print facilities. Along with exceptionally strong product development, application and trouble-shooting skills, Mark will be a tremendous asset in the field for our valued customers as they strive to improve their printing process” stated Edward A. “Trip” Casson, CEO Southern Lithoplate. Mark’s role at Southern Lithoplate will be to consult with Southern Lithoplate’s customer partners to help them make the successful transition to CtP, to continue to support analog customers, and to build the ongoing training, development, and management of Southern Lithoplate’s Field Technical Team into the industry’s most capable and most responsive Plate Technical Solutions Team. Mark is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned a B.S. Degree in Printing Technology and Management. His service record includes over 10 years with Polychrome and 10 years with Western/Lastra now AGFA where he has most recently served as AGFA’s Global Plate Systems Technical Manager. Mark resides in Missouri with his lovely wife Susie and their two children Haley and Travis.