Loveland, CO – Vision Graphics Inc., a leading provider of integrated print and digital customer engagement solutions, announced today that Mark Steputis, president and CEO, has been named a finalist for CEO of the Year by ColoradoBiz magazine. Mr. Steputis was honored at a reception held at Walker Fine Gallery among several business leaders in Colorado.

Now in its eighth year, the ColoradoBiz CEO of the Year award recognizes leaders who show outstanding professional achievement and community impact through their career-long body of work.  The finalists are selected by a panel of representatives from the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry.

Recognizing the dynamics of the changing marketing environment, Mr. Steputis knew that brands were becoming more reliant on customer data and needed to be able to leverage automated technology to synchronize communications using print and digital channels. Under Mr. Steputis’ leadership, the company acquired Eagle:xm, a well-established marketing solutions provider, creating business synergies and an expanded offering of services including data management for improved direct mail response,  cross-channel communications and fulfillment solutions. Vision Graphics has grown to become one of Colorado’s 250 fastest growing privately owned companies and one of the top 400 largest printers in America servicing both regional and national clients, including several Fortune 1000 brands.

"It is an honor to have been selected as a ColoradoBiz CEO of the Year finalist," stated Mr. Steputis. "This award is a reflection of the unique talent of employees at our combined companies who have successfully created ground-breaking marketing strategies that have changed the way brands engage with consumers."  "My fellow finalists are a remarkable group of Colorado’s top entrepreneurs, and I am proud to be included among them."