The Printing & Graphics Association MidAtlantic (PGAMA), the region’s leading provider of business management solutions and legislative advocacy for local graphic communications firms, announced today that Kerry Stackpole has stepped down from his office as Association President.

"Having been a part of the PGAMA leadership team was a great honor and an amazing opportunity. I am proud of our efforts to advance the needs of the membership through new group buying programs, the award-winning Print Grows Trees education campaign, and the merger with Printing Industries of Virginia, which brought printers across the Commonwealth into the PGAMA fold," said Mr. Stackpole.

On behalf of PGAMA's Board of Directors, Chairman Rusty Coolidge recognized Mr. Stackpole’s work for the Association saying, “During his five-year tenure, Kerry played an integral role in leading the membership through sweeping changes in the graphic arts landscape.  We are all deeply appreciative of his significant contributions and wish him the very best in the next stage of his career.”

Mr. Stackpole, who is leaving PGAMA to pursue a new leadership opportunity, will assist in the transition process as PGAMA conducts a national search for his successor. The search will be led by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Association Vice President Paul Foster will serve as Interim President.