Creative
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Mark Roeder says he feels satisfaction in serving others who are in need. Whether he’s volunteering his time at Bethel Lutheran Church or working with vendors to buy print materials, Mark inspires others with his positive attitude. A prepress technician for United Printing, Mark oversees job distribution and prepress workflow, imposes jobs, burns plates, makes proofs, maintains prepress equipment and purchases consumable products. Prior to his hire in 1994, Mark worked as a commercial pilot, instructor and aerial applicator. He went back to school and graduated from the N.D. State College of Science with a degree in graphics arts. He also has a degree in business aviation and management, and agricultural aviation.
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The marketing director at United Printing, Suzie manages internal marketing, designs the City Magazine and large projects and works closely with customers and sales staff. Hired in 2001, Suzie graduated from Bismarck State College in 1999 with a degree in commercial art. She also attended Minot State University to pursue a degree in management and marketing. An animal lover, Suzie volunteers at the Bismarck-Mandan Animal Impound. In addition to her volunteer efforts at the animal shelter, she enjoys hanging out with friends, playing volleyball, traveling and boating & camping with her family.
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A fan of sports and kids, John gives back to the community by coaching youth basketball. The art director for United Printing, John Kary oversees the art department, maintains computers and software, designs projects and works closely with customers and sales staff. Hired in 2005, John attended the Bismarck State College commercial art program and graduated in 1991 with an Associate in Applied Science degree. He previously worked for the Bismarck Tribune and has experience as a prepress supervisor, scanning technician and graphic artist.
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A self-proclaimed cooking fanatic, Mandy enjoys conjuring up delicious foods. At work, Mandy cooks up a storm by writing internal and external material and reviews, proofs and corrects copy. To spice things up, she also acts as a graphic artist and photographer. Originally from McClusky, Mandy graduated from the University of Mary with a bachelor's degree in communications and public relations. After interning at the Game and Fish Department as a photographer, designer and writer, Mandy joined United Printing in 2007. During her spare time, Mandy loves being outdoors fishing, taking photographs, rollerblading and soaking up the sun with friends.
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A unique background gives Liza Kessel a creative edge. A native of the Philippines, Liza graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. Hired in 2003 to work as a graphic artist for United Printing, Liza has global experience working as a graphic artist and an art director abroad. When she’s not busy providing unique designs to customers, Liza says she enjoys fishing, playing tennis, listening to music and watching cartoons.
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Building on her internship with Spit’n Image, Mandy Hojian developed a career in the print industry. A native of Powers Lake, she graduated from the University of Mary with a degree in computer information systems and business administration, and continued her education at Bismarck State College, where she earned a degree in commercial art. Mandy currently works as a designer and helps output large-format printing. Outside of work, Mandy likes to camp, hike and fish with her husband! She’s also interested in photography.
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A man of multiple and diverse skills, Shane Schriock is a graphic artist, digital press operator and prepress technician. He’s also a talented cook and drywall finisher! A graduate of United Tribes Technical College and Bismarck State College, Shane scans images, manipulates photos, color corrects photos, burns plates and helps out as needed. After he’s finished multi-tasking at United Printing for the day, Shane says he enjoys playing drums and shooting pool.
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Ryan's lives by the motto Go big, or go home. Since arriving in 2007, Ryan acts as the primary installer, coordinator, deliverer and shipper of large-format products, while using his graphic talents to live large. Trained as an XTREME Wrap artist and 3M official applicator, he both designs and applies custom vehicle wraps to glamorize any boat, SUV or company vehicle. After leaving his hometown in Scranton, Ryan attended Bismarck State College and received an associates degree in commercial art and continued to Minnesota State Moorhead where he obtained a bachelor's degree in graphic communications. When Ryan's not living large, he enjoys long walks on the beach and hot dog eating contests.
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