Established innovator, problem solver, and client-driven technical professional who possesses broad knowledge in ink, pigments, printing, and end-use applications. Awarded with National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) Technical Associate Member (TAM) Service Award in 2022. NAPIM recognized Mike for his contributions to the success and support of the Ink Industry. As a recognized technical expert, he continues to support the industry as an instructor at the NAPIM Summer Course. Having worked for ink makers, digital integrators, final good producers, and raw material providers, Mike provides unique perspective that can be leveraged to add value to the company. Vast knowledge in ink formulation including UV curing, LED, digital, lithographic, flexographic, and dry offset bolstered by years of experience with pigments, dispersions, printing processes, DOE (Design of Experiments), end use applications, value chains, organizational skills, and customer focused approach ensure project and technical service success; whatever the challenge. A passion for excellence, hard work, technical expertise, and teamwork demonstrated with a proven record of results spanning decades make him suited for any role in industry that demands leadership, in-depth knowledge and problem solving that improve the bottom line.• 28+ Years experience in technical service and R&D with multiple ink/coatings segments. Formulation experience includes: Lithographic ink (Newsink, Heatset, and Sheetfed); Flexible packaging (Nitrocellulose based pigment dispersions, water based flexographic inks); UV (Drop on demand digital inkjet inks), UV dry offset inks, UV flexographic inks/coatings, including specialty effect pigments, and polyurethane elastomers. • Knowledge of most printing processes including digital; press operation• Exposure to multiple packaging types including blown film, paper, paperboard, expandable polystyrene (EPS), and thermoformed products• Understanding of the value chain for packaging materials• Intimate knowledge of UV curing (equipment, applications, chemistry and their interactions) including LED technology• 21+ years of experience managing staff members, leading projects, and commercializing resultsSpecialties: • Skilled at implementing statistical Design of Experiment (DOE) techniques when appropriate• Strong data analysis skills based on statistical methodology and organizational skills• Adept at solving complex problems with sound scientific methodology and data• Intimate knowledge of various printing processes including digital