Events Paper Distribution Conference (PDC) Speakers

Speakers

Artificial Intelligence in Distribution

Jonathan Bein, PhD, Distribution Strategy Group

Jonathan Bein, PhD, is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Distribution Strategy Group. Through this role, he works with distributors to make their marketing a profit center. Prior to Distribution Strategy Group, Bein served as an executive manager for software product and service companies in information technology, healthcare, and communications.

Understand the Future of Print Demand

Lisa Cross, PrintingUnited

Lisa Cross is an experienced principal analyst with a demonstrated history of excellence within the publishing and printing industries. Through her position at NAPCO Research, Cross conducts market research on emerging trends, business development strategies, and the ever-changing dynamics of commercial printing, sign and display graphics, packaging, and other dynamic markets.

Current and Future State of the U.S. Postal Service

Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the U.S. and Chief Officer of the U.S. Postal Service

Louis DeJoy is the 75th Postmaster General of the United States and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Postal Service. Before his appointment in June 2023, DeJoy spent more than 35 years growing and managing a successful nationwide logistics company.

Paper and Packaging Board Update

Mary Anne Hansan, Paper and Packaging Board

Mary Anne Hansan is the President of the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) where she is responsible for communicating the paper industry’s unrivaled sustainability story with millions of consumers. Prior to joining P+PB, Hansan led marketing initiatives for numerous areas within the seafood (tuna), plastics, and flower industries.

2024 Economic Trends to Watch

Chris Kuehl, Armada Intelligence

Dr. Chris Kuehl is a Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. He combines the traditions of corporate and competitive intelligence, economic forecasting and strategic planning to serve clients from around the world. In addition to Armada, Chris also offers his expertise in economics to numerous national and international organizations, such as the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, National Association of Credit Management, American Supply Association and more. Chris’ community participation doesn’t stop there. He acts as an analyst for numerous media outlets and provides reporters with background information as an on-camera commentator regularly. Prior to starting his job at Armada, Chris taught economics and finance for 15 years. His teaching career took him to schools around the United States, Hungary, Russia, Estonia, Singapore and Taiwan.