The Way West Won

Back in 1996 Barton was director of Print Services, overseeing 43 full time employees, 90 part time students and a budget of $5.5 million at the Provo, Utah-based shop. A sizable operation in its own right, it pales in comparison to what he has built today.

An in-plant innovator, Barton has since merged the Print Services department with the university mailing operation, and now is the head of both divisions. Now known as the Print and Mail Production Center, the in-plant boasts a staff of 63 full time and 120 part time employees, and a budget of over $9 million. Barton decided to merge the two departments to cut down on traffic on campus and to save the university money. Employees now are cross-trained to thrive in both the mail and printing realms.