Wes Troup Appointed Chair, IPMA Awards Committee

Wes Troup, Business Solutions Associate for the World Bank’s Printing and Interactive Media teams, has been appointed chair of the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA)’s Awards Committee. He succeeds Ben Fowler, manager of Document Services at Shelter Insurance Companies, who has served in the role since 2021.

Wes Troup leads a session on wide-format printing during IPMA 2024.

“On behalf of the entire IPMA board, staff and organization, I extend a warm welcome to Wes Troup," says John Cruser, International President of the IPMA Board of Directors. "The board is looking forward to working with you to support the continued growth and success of our awards initiatives. This critical role will oversee the recognition of outstanding projects and professionals who embody the core values of IPMA. We are confident that your leadership and vision will not only elevate the prestige of our awards but also inspire innovation and excellence throughout our community.

"I also would like to take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude to Ben Fowler for his exceptional service as our Awards Chair. Ben will continue to be an integral part of the board as a member representative, and I look forward to his ongoing involvement and the continued benefit of Ben’s wisdom and experience.”

“I’m truly honored to be selected as Award’s Chair for IPMA," says Troup. "The multitude of awards handed out annually provide a key opportunity for all members to demonstrate added value to their organizations which is a cornerstone of IPMA’s mission. Over the last decade, I’ve been fortunate enough to be part of a team that has won several awards for print and digital media. The feeling of accomplishment and shared pride with my colleagues for those wins is something that I’d like to assist all IPMA members with being able to experience. So, I’m excited to begin working with the IPMA board and the member community on ways that we can make the awards program even better.

"I’d also like to thank Ben Fowler and Christopher Donlon for the fantastic effort and enthusiasm they brought as the last two members to hold this position. They both certainly set a high standard. I’ll do my very best to keep their momentum going and ensure that the awards program is impactful for all members."

Wes Troup

Wes Troup

Wes Troup is the Business Solutions Associate for the World Bank’s Printing and Interactive Media teams in Washington DC. His print journey began on the commercial side of the industry working in various roles including Customer Service Representative, Press Operator, and Business Analyst. Currently, Wes leads several initiatives for the Print Program at the World Bank including a recent expansion of the wide format unit which resulted in the development of multiple new business lines.

Since 2014 Wes has coordinated entries into several  awards competitions for both print and digital media. During that time, his teams have won over 30 awards including the prestigious Best of Show for Digital Printing at the 2019 In-print awards. Additionally, Wes holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College, a certification in digital graphic reproduction from Eastman Kodak, and has over a 15 years of experience in digital print production.

About IPMA

Founded in 1964, the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) is the only professional association dedicated exclusively to meet the needs of all segments’ in-house printers and mailers. The nearly-700 members of IPMA are managers and directors from in-plant printing and mailing facilities throughout the United States. IPMA is headquartered in Kearney, Missouri. For more information, visit www.ipma.org.