Please find some links and notes from the 2 Regular Guys Podcast. We are excited for the first time to host Ford Bowers, the new president of SGIA. This will be a great opportunity for listeners to get to know Mr. Bowers and hear about his vision for the future of SGIA. He has been the president of SGIA since February of this year so we will also ask him about his first SGIA in Las Vegas and find out what future show hold for our industry.

We will also be announcing the nominees for this years REGGIE Awards, the industry’s only awards nominated and voted for by the people of the industry. This year's list will be special as always and Aaron ad Terry are excited to share with you the nominees for the 4th annual awards.

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Catching up with SGIA President, Ford Bowers

Aaron: As we mentioned at the top of the show, we have SGIA President Ford Bowers joining us today. Ford, welcome to the show!

Aaron: Tell us a little about your background before taking on the reigns of SGIA.

Terry: We assume you’ve spent some time getting your feet on the ground in this fairly new position. What have been some challenges you’ve faced?

Aaron: Give us your run down of the 2016 SGIA show. How did it go from your perspective?

Terry: Where do you see our industry, particularly the Garment side in 5 years?

Aaron: What are your goals for SGIA both long and short term?

Terry: What is on the agenda for 2017 with SGIA?

Aaron: Thanks for joining us today. Where can our listeners contact you and contact SGIA?

Ford Bowers entered the printing industry as an account manager for Miller Zell, a leading retail/POP print and service provider, in 2006. He became the vice president and general manager of the Graphic Center at Miller Zell in 2008, leading the company through the transition from analog (screen and litho) to mostly digital print production. In January of 2016, he became the president and CEO of the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association, where he continues his involvement in the industry through SGIA’s focus on education, information and the development of its various imaging communities.

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