Mike brings 29 years of printing experience to RAM. His experience spans many aspects of the printing field including; prepress, electronic prepress, estimating, customer service and sales. Mike considers himself a printing coach and enjoys advising clients throughout the printing process. Whether helping to show how to provide print-ready files, or offering suggestions for paper and finishing, his goal is that everyone is completely satisfied with the finished product. Mike believes that effective communication and planning guarantee goals are reached. When not at RAM, Mike is an avid gardener, sports fan and amateur oil painter.
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As Account Representative, John's responsibilities include direct mail, sales and market development, guiding clients through the process of creating, implementing and measuring the success of their print based campaign. John’s knowledge of the industry has been built upon his skills developed as press operator, bindery machine operator, print shop owner, account representative and sales manager. With the RAM Companies since 1991, John has been as an integral asset to the Company’s continued growth and success. As a graduate of the Northeast School of Broadcasting in Boston, John continues to manage and perform around the country with his band, the Eastern Sound Orchestra.
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As Account Representative in Printing Sales with The RAM Companies since 1991, Steve has been a great asset for RAM, solidly contributing to the growth and success of the company. A printer’s printer, with a full range of expertise in the graphics industry, Steve earned a BS in Graphic Arts Technology from Central Connecticut State University in 1979. His first position was as a Graphic Designer with Sweet Life Foods. From there, Steve went on to hold positions of responsibility in Graphics Educational Services, Technical Product Support, Printing Equipment Sales. Steve possesses an exceptional base from which to assist and advise his clients in all aspects of design and production of their printed pieces. Now if only he wasn’t a Yankees fan…
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LENNIE HODGKINS
IT MANAGER
Lennie is IT when it comes to Information Technology at RAM. As IT Manager, he handles networking, server administration, web development, electronic prepress and workflow development and management. His motto is “If it plugs into the wall, I’m responsible for it.” Lennie’s current focus includes transitioning RAM’s prepress department from a raster based workflow to an updated, faster and more flexible PDF based workflow. Lennie has 16 years experience in the printing industry including 12 years specializing in Information Technology specific to graphics and has a strong background in traditional as well as electronic prepress. Lennie is a role model for any of us who wish we could turn a life-long interest into a career. Lennie lives in Manchester with his wife and 3 children.