15 Under 40
Michael Coffman, 35
Operations Manager, Print and Outbound Mail
Unum, Columbia, S.C.
• Education/Training: Associates degree in Commercial Graphics from Midlands Technical College. Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications, from Clemson University.
• Keys to Success: My background in the industry as a press operator, and my ability to learn quickly and adapt to different environments have been key strengths in my career. I always work hard to understand the environment in which I am operating and seek out possible improvements while also involving those who do the job each day in the process. It is important to always seek knowledge so that you can stay ahead of the curve.
- Places:
- State college
Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 180 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.
