OUR TEAM

Nickname:   “CLUCK” This moniker was coined by retired employee Larry Brackin because Clark’s voice tends to rise above the ambient shop noise and can be heard frequently throughout the plant like the vocalizations of the mother hen.

Role at Paragraphics:  Senior Pressman / Assistant Shop Supervisor – As one of the most senior employees at Paragraphics, Clark covers a lot of bases. While primarily a pressman, he also helps manage the production when the plant manager is absent or on vacation. Clark knows the particulars of just about every customer or job that has ever come through the plant. His great memory and longevity also makes him the de-facto company historian. He is also the self-appointed person in charge of assigning employee nicknames.

Start Date:     October 10, 1985

Hometown:   Canton, Ohio

Family:  Wife Terri of 23 years, son William and family dog Dakota

What is something about Clark that you would never guess?

Clark puts in a large vegetable garden every year, does a great deal of home canning with Terri and is an excellent cook. He is a veteran of the US Navy, having served on the USS Marvin Shields in early 80’s.

What is Clark’s favorite food?

Born and raised a Canton boy, Clark relishes Krauss’ double crust pizza. 

Role at Paragraphics:  Prepress Technician - Mike takes the document files from the customer and make sure that they print the way the graphic artist intended them to. He has seen a complete transformation of the pre-press process in his tenure at Paragraphics from art boards and film thru today’s completely digital workflow.

 Start Date: April 29, 1985

 Hometown: Canton, Ohio

 Family: Mike has 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl

What is something about Mike that you would never guess?
Mike was captain of the 1974 Timken Trojan Football Team. This team had an undefeated season, which was the first and only time this ever happened in the history of Timken football. The coach of the team was Sonny Spielman. Their team’s water boy was future OSU and NFL linebacker Chris Spielman.

Where would Mike go on his dream vacation?
Jerusalem 

Role at Paragraphics:  Ian is the  Plant Manager. His great mechanical aptitude and exacting nature shows in all his work.

Start Date:  January 23, 2001

Hometown:  A graduate of Tusky Valley High School and R.G. Drage, Ian was born in Canton but raised in the Bolivar area.

Family and Pets:  Wife Tanya, sons Seth and Brandon. His family also has a Husky named “Silly Dilly” (don’t tell anyone, it will ruin Ian’s macho image at work).

What is something that you would never guess about Ian?
As a youngster, Ian was an avid go-kart racer.

What is Ian’s favorite thing to do outside of work?
Ian is an accomplished “tinkerer” with a full machine shop at home. Most of his tinkering is associated with vehicles of one type or another.

What’s the most adventurous thing Ian has done in his life?
Ian has built his own Rail Buggy that he uses for hill climbing on the weekends. So far there are no fellow employees who have signed up to ride shotgun.

What was Ian’s favorite childhood toy?
Hot Wheels, of course.

Who was Ian’s childhood hero?
His father.

If he could have any job for the day…
Ian would be a court room lawyer. I don’t know why, but I picture his court room attire being an Evil Knievel style jumpsuit.

Where would Ian go on a dream vacation?
Ian would like to go on a European Vacation (not the Clark Griswold version).

Role at Paragraphics:  Jamie is the senior member of our Fulfillment and Print-On-Demand team.

Start Date:  November 23, 1998

Hometown:  A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, Jamie was born and raised in Canton, Ohio.

What is something about Jamie that you would never guess?
Jamie and his father make a considerable amount of craft beer under the Flying Paper Brewery label. Jamie has even gone to the extent of growing his own hops for their creations.

What’s the most adventurous thing Jamie has done in his life?
As an active Boy Scout in his younger days, Jamie has done a lot of winter camping in some very frigid temperatures.

What was Jamie’s favorite childhood toy?
As a youngster, Jaimie has fond memories of playing with a vintage Corgi, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car at his grandparent’s house.

Who was Jamie’s childhood hero?
His dad, of course.

If he could have any job for the day…
Jamie would be the master Brewer at Great Lakes Brewery.

What is on Jamie’s bucket list?
Sky diving.

Role at Paragraphics:  Pat is our Project Manager, creates new business quotes for customers and purchase requisitions is just a few of the things he oversees.

Start Date: January 10th, 2005

Hometown: San Bernadino, CA

Family and Pets: Daughter Emily, Son Zach, Grandson Noah and family dog Piper

What is something that you would never guess about Pat?
In his younger days, Pat was a huge fan of the band Kiss. He and a good friend would dress up like these rock icons to cruise the local haunts. Pat was dressed like band member Ace Frehley.

What is Pat’s favorite thing to do outside of work?
Fishing and playing with his grandson.

What is Pat’s favorite movie of all time?
The Shawshank Redemption

What’s the most adventurous thing Pat has done in his life?
Pat had a short career as a skydiver (one jump).

If he could have any job for the day…
Pat would be a fishing charter boat captain.

Where would Pat go on his dream vacation?
Pat would like to tour Europe. He should probably leave his Kiss costume at home. Europeans think Americans are crazy already.

Role at Paragraphics: Bent is our lead binderyman and jack of all trades

Start Date: January 3rd, 2006

Hometown: Born and raised in Dover, Ohio

Family and Pets: Daughters Brianna, Autumn and Olivia

What is something that you would never guess about Brent? Brent is an ordained minister and an avid amateur radio operator.

What is Brent’s favorite thing to do outside of work? Brent has contacted people all over the world on his ham radio when they often inquire what country he is from. Must be his New Philadelphia accent.

What is Brent’s favorite movie of all time? Deadpool (released 2016, starring Ryan Reynolds)

Who was Brent’s childhood hero? Clint Eastwood

If Brent could have any job for a day, what would it be? Brent would work at Harley Davidson building motorcycles, but they don’t allow Ponchos and Cowboy Hats on the assembly line.

Brent’s favorite food… His mom’s Lasagna.

What’s at the top of Brent’s bucket list? Skydiving

Role at Paragraphics: Joe is a senior sales representative with over 35 years of experience in the graphic arts industry

Start Date: August 21, 2006 Hometown: Born and raised in Canton, Ohio

Family and Pets: Wife - Bev, Children – Emily, Danielle and Matt, Grand Daughter - Natalie

What is something that you would never guess about Joe?  Anyone who has encountered Joe knows that he is one of the most sincere and polite people you will ever meet. His alter ego however, loves to play poker, gamble at the slot machines and drink wine.

What is Joe’s favorite thing to do outside of work?  Joe is the consummate family man who enjoys every moment he spends with his immediate and extended family.

What is Joe’s favorite movie of all time?  No surprise here. Anyone who’s last name that ends in a vowel, is required to answer - The Godfather.

Who was Joe’s childhood hero?  His father.
 
If he could have any job in the world for one day: "Parnelli Joe" would be driving a car in the Indy 500.

Where would Joe go on his dream vacation? Joe and Bev are planning their next trip to be to Ireland.

Role at Paragraphics:  Susan is a senior sales representative with over 30 years of experience in the graphic arts industry

Start Date: May 11, 2009

Hometown: Born Cleveland and raised in Canton, Ohio

 Family and Pets: Husband – Tim, Children – Jordan & Dustin

What is something that you would never guess about Susan? Susan is a voracious reader with penchant for suspense novels.

What is Susan’s favorite movie of all time?
“Shawshank Redemption” with Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

Who was Susan’s favorite childhood toy?
Admittedly a girly girl, Susan spent her younger days churning out cakes and cookies from her E-Z Bake Oven.

If she could have any job in the world for one day…
Susan’s dream job would be that of an editor at a book publisher.

What is Susan’s favorite food?
The Egg Plant Parmigiana at Polombo’s in North Canton always hits the spot.

Where would Susan go on her dream vacation?
Susan and her husband would like to go to Italy.

Role at Paragraphics:  Duane is a pre-press technician

Start Date: February 8, 2010

Hometown: Born and raised in the Canton / Massillon area

Family and Pets: Wife - Missy, Children – Haley and Ryan, Family Dog - Bella

What is Duane’s favorite thing to do outside of work?
Duane loves spending time with his family and golfing.

What was Duane’s favorite childhood toy?
Duane is from the pre- video game era, spending his youth outside with neighborhood buddies and his Nerf Football.

What is Duane’s favorite movie of all time?
“The Godfather” is Duane’s go to.

Who were Duane’s childhood heroes?
His parents.

If he could have any job in the world for one day…
Given a wish granted, Duane would be swinging a club on the PGA tour.

What is at the top of Duane’s Bucket List?
A trip to South Bend to see a Fighting Irish Football Game. What the heck is a shillelagh anyway?

Role at Paragraphics:  Receptionist, Customer Service, Order Processing

Start Date: May 3, 2010

Hometown: Born and raised in the Hall of Fame City

Family and Pets: Husband - Adam, Daughter – Haley, Sons - A.J. and Drew, Family Dog - Maverick

What is Christine’s favorite thing to do outside work?
Cooking out with family and friends.

What is something that you would never guess about Christine?
In Junior High she was the school mascot “Cujo the Cougar”.

What is Christine’s favorite movie of all time?
You’ll never see this coming - “The Notebook”

Who was Christine’s childhood hero?
Grandpa Green was someone special to Christine. He shared all of his fishing stories with her, even the one where got bitten by an alligator!

If he could have any job in the world for one day…
Enamored by the stylish outfits, Christine has always wanted to fly in space.

Where would Christine go on her “Dream Vacation”?
She would like to take a trip to Bora Bora and stay in those thatched roof bungalows built on stilts over the water.

Family: Wife (Diane), and Daughter (Nicole)

Nicknames: Wild Bill or Sweet (you have to ask his fumble ball buddies about it)

Start Date: April 16, 2012

Hometown: Canton, Ohio

High School: Canton McKinley High School

Hobby: Golf, Bowling, Fumbleball, Volleyball, and Storm Chasing

Favorite Food: Pizza – Michael D’s Hawaiian

Favorite Movie:  Shawshank Redemption

Favorite Movie Quote:  Stripes - “You can’t leave, all the plants will die.”

Interesting Fact:  Bill has worked in the printing business for over 35 years! His experience makes him extremely versatile around the shop, and there’s practically nothing he can’t do, just ask him! Bill is also an accomplished bowler, with five perfect 300-games. Unfortunately, his golfing career isn’t going as well.  

What is something about Bill that you would never guess? 
Bill wants to be a storm chaser! It’s actually not that surprising since Storms are windy and Bill is.......Yeah, you get it.

Bill’s Dream Job? 
Bill would like to be The Starter at The Open.  The Open is the British Open which is the oldest, most well-known championship in golf. The starter of 40 championships just retired after 2015, so he just missed his real chance! Maybe he applied, who knows? 

 Bill’s Hero? Tom Landry, because he always loved his hat, not to mention he was one of the most respected and winningest coaches in the NFL.

Where would Bill go on his dream vacation? 
Bill wants to lounge in a hammock overlooking the crystal-clear blue waters of Fiji – for at least a couple weeks. And if a storm hits.....all good.

Start Date:  December 1, 2011

Hometown:   Canton, Ohio

High School:  Canton South High School

College: Malone University – Accounting, Business Administration, Ashland University – Masters degree, Business Administration

Family Pet:  Molly (Sheltie)

Hobby: Reading, teaching Molly new tricks, and tracking the weather

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Movie:    Tie – Dr. Zhivago and Titanic

Interesting Fact:
Even though Judy has only worked for Paragraphics since 2011, she has worked with Paragraphics since September of 1976, nine months after the company opened. Judy worked for a local accounting firm that serviced the account.

What is something about Judy that you would never guess?
Judy is a published author and a concert organist! She had an article printed in the Ohio CPA Journal, and she played the organ for St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Her love of music fuels her hobby of following her favorite recording artists, Paul McCartney, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, and Meat Loaf. She has seen them all in concert!

Judy’s Dream Job:
Judy would love to be the keyboard player in Paul McCartney’s band, even if it was for just one concert.

Where would Judy go on her dream vacation?
A cabin on any snow-capped mountain, complete with a roaring fire, Molly, and a fully charged Kindle.

Judy’s Hero
Her father. She gets her work ethic from him, as he worked very hard until he retired from the Ford Motor Company. As a matter of fact, Judy will only purchase Ford vehicles because of the memories of her father. We think it’s because she still gets a discount – after all, she IS an accountant!

Start Date: October 31st 2005

Hometown: Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina / Raised in Malvern, Ohio

Family and Pets: Wife Amy, Daughter Loretta, 2 dogs and 2 cats

What is something that you would never guess about Bob?
Bob and his family recently hosted a German exchange student for 12 months.

What is Bob’s favorite thing to do outside of work?
Doesn’t matter the activity as long as he is doing it with his family.

What is Bob’s favorite movie of all time?
Altered States (released 1980, starring William Hurt if you want to add it to your “to watch” list)

Who was Bob’s childhood hero?
Peter Parker – Your friendly neighborhood Spiderman

What’s at the top of Bob’s bucket list?
Riding across the United States on his motorcycle.

Bob’s favorite food?
Gnocchi at the Italian / American Club.

Where would Bob go on his dream vacation?
Jerusalem

Role at Paragraphics:  Assistant Pressman

Family:  Not married, but has one sister. 

Nicknames: G-Money, or just G

Start Date: September 10, 2015

Hometown: Dover, Ohio

High School: Dover High School

Hobby:  Cooking, Watching Sports, and Beer-Tasting

Favorite Food:  A nice thick Ribeye Steak, hot off the grill 
and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake.  Weird… but ok.

Favorite Movie:  Goodfellas (1990),   “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” – HenryHill. 

Interesting Fact:  Greg was in Cleveland the night LeBron, Kyrie, and the Cavs erased a lifetime of Cleveland mediocrity by clinching the 2016 NBA Championship on June 19th. He doesn’t remember much about the night, but he knows he was there. Must’ve been an awesome beer-tasting!

What is something about Greg that you would never guess? 
Greg owns a one-eyed cat, that he won in a poker game. Maybe he lost the poker game and had to take the cat? Either way, Evie (the cat) now lives with Greg.

Greg’s Dream Job:  Greg has his sights set on being the head pressman at Paragraphics. He loves it here!  If it doesn’t work out he can be a beer tasting Chef?

Where would Greg go on his dream vacation?  A trip to Greece.  Based on “Favorite movie” I would’ve thought Italy for sure.  Am I right? Forget about it.

Family: Dave (Husband) and Maggie (Cat) 

Nicknames: Kat

Start Date: December 21, 2015

Hometown: Canton, Ohio

High School: Glenoak High School

Hobby: Reading

Favorite Author:  Nora Roberts, who has written over 225 novels. That should keep her busy for a while!

Favorite Food: Pizza from Your Pizza Shop. The 12th Street location makes the best sausage & pepperoni, thick crust, of course.

Favorite Movie:  The Wizard of Oz, the original from 1939.

Childhood Hero:  Her Mother, for doing such an outstanding job raising her as a single parent.

Favorite Childhood Toy:  Her bike. I can picture it in my mind, complete with the banana seat, streamers, and an annoying bell.

Favorite Music:  Classic Rock

Favorite Song:  Katrina is torn between “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey and “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen.

Interesting Fact:  Katrina has experienced New Year’s Eve on two continents (not in the same night). She was in Paris for one New Year’s Eve Party, and New York City’s Times Square for another. 

What is something about Katrina that you would never guess? 
When in Paris for the New Year’s  Eve party, she was “tear-gassed” by the police! She claims the locals were getting rowdy,  but I think whatever happened in Paris is STAYING in Paris. 

What’s left on Katrina’s Bucket List? 
A trip to Italy, with a Kindle filled with Nora Roberts novels.

Family: Dad (Steve), and Brothers (Nick & Cody) 

Nicknames:   Wedgie

Start Date: October 24, 2016

Hometown: Louisville, Ohio

High School:   Louisville High School

Hobby:  Hanging with friends, going to concerts and playing 
basketball.

Favorite Food:  Grandma’s Lasagna. He claims it’s made without Cottage OR Ricotta Cheese

Favorite Movie:  Law Abiding Citizen (2009) starring Jamie Foxx. Scored 26% on the TomatoMeter at Rottentomatoes.com. Remind me to NOT ask Logan for recommendations!

Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights, and Stranger Things. He’s actually never seen any episodes, but he has overheard some people talking about these shows.

Favorite Music: Rap AND Country (How does that even work?)

Favorite Childhood Toy:  Gameboy Color. and his favorite game was Donkey Kong.

Favorite Sports Team(s):  Cleveland teams, and THE OSU Buckeyes.

Something About Logan We May Find Surprising:  His Dad dropped him and broke his leg when he was a baby. The irony is, Logan thought we’d find this surprising…

Logan’s Dream Vacation?   Hawaii

Funniest Story from Work:  Logan was asked to buy stamps at the Post Office for a mailing project. For some unknown reason, he thought the project would be better with Wonder Woman stamps. Not just a few, $2000 worth! Wonder Woman, really?

Role at Paragraphics:   Logistics Manager

Family: Wife (JoAnne) & 3 Daughters – Lilly (21), 
Sophia (18), and Claire (16) 

Nicknames: Hey Scott....not to be confused with “Hey you”

Start Date: October 24, 2016

High School: Paul Harding HS (1989) – Fort Wayne, IN

College: IPFW – I thought it was a trade union at first, but it stands for Indiana University Purdue University at Fort Wayne. 

Hobby:  Drawing and spending time with his family.

Favorite TV Show: Gilligan’s Island. And before I could ask, he said Mrs. Howe!

Favorite Movie: Slap Shot (1977) – Starring Paul Newman. 

Favorite Quotes: “220, 221 whatever it takes.” – Mr. Mom

Favorite Musical Artist: The Offspring – saw them for the first time in June 2019

Favorite Song: You’re Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring

Favorite Sports Team(s): Scott’s an artist – he wouldn’t know a football (or a soccer ball) if it hit him the head! It’s odd that his favorite movie is about hockey!

Something About Scott You May Find Surprising:  Scott is a very talented artist. He draws caricatures of all of his co-workers, and in fact, even drew the company Christmas card! If you’re ever in the shop, you should ask to see the cartoon wall. He has drawn cartoons of many of the strange happenings around here.

Scott’s Dream Vacation?
Scotland - for the golf?  Nope, that’s  a sport....see above.

If Scott could have any job for a day: A cartoonist, or maybe more specifically, a cartoonist for Mad Magazine. Scott’s favorite artist is Sergio Aragones who was a major contributor to Mad Magazine and creator of the comic book, Groo the Wanderer.

Role at Paragraphics:  Head Pressman

Family: Wife – Tracey, Sons – Justin and Mike II 

Pets: Izzy and Soche. (According to Mike, they’re #%@- Chihuahuas.)

Nicknames: Hasn’t earned one yet…

Start Date: September 9, 2019, but has been operating presses for over 30 years.

Hometown: Canton

High School: Canton McKinley

Hobby: Fishing, golfing, and beer tasting (including Bumbleberry).

Favorite Sports Teams: Ohio State Football, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavs, Cleveland Monsters, and some other team from Cleveland…. Oh yeah, the Browns. (Full disclosure - this profile written by a Steelers fan)

Favorite Food: Surf & Turf, which he makes himself.

Favorite Restaurant: Brown Derby, because there’s no waiting. I wonder if that’s why he’s the only person I ever heard say Brown Derby is his/her favorite restaurant?

Favorite Musical Artist: Paul Anka

Favorite Songs to Sing: Showtunes. Any and all showtunes.

Dream Vacation: A fall foliage trip through Maine. Actually, sounds nice. I hope you make it Mike.  He’s already been to Hawaii twice!

Something About Mike You May Find Surprising:   Nothing. There is nothing surprising about Mike, and he’s not ashamed to say it.  I wonder if he just says that, but in reality, he’s an international man of mystery, or a super hero or something? Regardless, we’re glad to have him!

Role at Paragraphics: Director of Business Development

Family: Wife – Darleen, Sons– Cameron and Connor

Pets: Gunner the Weimaraner.

Start Date: May 2016

Hometown: Zanesville, OH

Hobby: Chad enjoys Kayaking, Fishing and Golfing.

Favorite Movie: Hoosiers (1986), Field of Dreams (1989)

Favorite Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cubs and DePaul Blue Demons

Best Talent: Looking Busy and Distracting Others

Childhood Fears: Roller Coasters and Snakes (still working on overcoming this one)

Something About Chad You May Find Surprising:    Chad has both successfully piloted the Goodyear Blimp and completed the "Cinnamon Challenge". He claims that despite swimming with sharks, sky diving, and walking a tight rope across the Grand Canyon, The Cinnamon Challenge is his closest brush with death. 

Crowning Achievement: Chad received a Blue Ribbon on his 6th Grade Science Project

Most Famous Person Chad Has Met: The San Diego Chicken... I guess "famous" and "person" are subjective

Bucket List: To attend a baseball game at every Major League stadium