Recently Appointed Chairman of the Printing Industries of Ohio and Northern Kentucky and Recognized as Cleveland Sales & Marketing Leader 

CLEVELAND, OHIO – Jason Schultz, vice president, marketing at Great Lakes Integrated, Inc., a leading Cleveland-based marketing execution company specializing in printing, marketing software and fulfillment services has been recognized for his leadership and business acumen among peers in both the printing industry and Cleveland sales and marketing community.  Schultz was recently appointed chairman of the Printing Industries of Ohio and Northern Kentucky (PIANKO) and was also named a 2017 Distinguished Marketing and Sales Award recipient from the Sales & Marketing Executives of Cleveland (SME Cleveland). 

“As a fourth-generation family member in the industry, Jason brings a vast array of knowledge and experience to the Association for someone so young,” said Jim Cunningham, president of PIANKO, a trade association of graphic arts companies and suppliers located throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky.  

“Even more exciting is Jason’s energy and creativity which inspires other young people to consider print, and longtime industry leaders to recognize the potential impact of our young Association members. I look forward to continuing to work with Jason in the coming year as we expand the opportunities for new directions within the printing and graphic arts industry,” said Cunningham. 

PIANKO has dedicated itself to helping members improve and expand their businesses through a broad spectrum of specialized services, educational programs, individual member partnerships, 

and legislative monitoring provides member companies with the guidance to plan for and attain profitable growth.

Another organization recognizing Schultz’ experience and expertise is the Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland (SME Cleveland), a Northeast Ohio association comprised of 300 sales and marketing professionals that offers valuable resources and networking opportunities for members and guests. Schultz was named a 2017 Distinguished Marketing and Sales Award recipient at the annual awards ceremony in February. 

The Distinguished Marketing and Sales Awards (DMSA) is the profession’s premier honor to acknowledge excellence and provide community recognition for outstanding sales and marketing achievements. Selection criteria is based on the demonstration of the highest business, professional and ethical standards.

Schultz joined Great Lakes Integrated, Inc in 2001 as an account executive. He holds a Bachelors of Business Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati.   In 2014, Schultz was a Hall of Distinction Award winner of the Graphic Arts Council of Cleveland.