ATLANTA, Ga. – NAPIM has appointed John Copeland as the next Executive Director of the National Association for Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM). John has been a NAPIM Board member for 8 years, and is currently serving as the Board President for 2014-2015.

“We are excited about starting this next chapter at NAPIM with John at the helm. Brad Bergey has been a great leader for NAPIM, and he will be missed”, said Pat Carlisle, NAPIM President.

John brings over 35 years of ink industry experience to his new role at NAPIM. He has served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and worked in several different industry roles at Flint Ink Corporation, Sicpa Ink Systems, Web Inks Ltd./Prestige Color, Handschy Industries, and most recently as President and COO at Toyo Ink America.

The Executive Director manages and directs all activities of the Association subject to the policies established by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors and through the office of the President. In line with the direction from the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the Executive Director carries out the mission of NAPIM and NPIRI, strives to meet the needs of the members, and represents the printing ink industry where appropriate.

John will begin his new role on November 1, 2015. Brad Bergey will remain on until the end of the year to help with the transition.