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January 25, 2022
Kearney, MO – Kelly Hogg, International President of the In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA)’s Board of Directors has appointed Ben Fowler as Chair, IPMA Awards Committee effective February 1, 2022.
“I am happy that Ben Fowler has accepted to serve as our Awards Chair. Ben has taken part in judging and has a good understanding of what is required of the position. He brings an energy and enthusiasm to the position in keeping with past Award Chairs.
I also want to thank Christopher Donlon for all his work as the Awards Chair and being a super presenter at conference,” said Kelly Hogg, International President, IPMA Board of Directors.
“I am honored to now be serving as the Award’s Chair for IPMA. My name is Ben Fowler, and I am the Document Services Manager at Shelter Insurance which is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. Originally from the Kansas City area. I attended college at Missouri State and eventually graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia. I have worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years, with the last 14+ in Document Services at Shelter Insurance where I worked with graphic designers and an inhouse print shop. After joining IPMA in early 2015, I have attended IPMA Educational Conferences since. I became involved in various degrees with conference committees over years, but have also had the opportunity to serve as an IPMA judge many times as well. IPMA has been a rewarding experience for me, and I have benefitted greatly from the experiences and the people I have encountered due to my membership and activity over the years,” said Ben Fowler, Chair, IPMA Awards Committee.
Ben Fowler
Ben Fowler is currently the Manager of Document Services at Shelter Insurance Companies, but started in the department as the Supervisor in 2007. His department handles all manner of document creation and coordination, but also includes a team of graphic designers and an in-house print shop that serve the needs of Shelter Insurance as well as other companies operated from their corporate office. Prior to 2007, Ben worked in various roles based mainly in the underwriting area of insurance since 1989. His first exposure to graphics and printing was when we assumed his position in Document Services, but he grew to learn and enjoy the design and printing process.
After joining IPMA in 2015, Ben became involved in conference volunteer roles as he was able, and credits his time spent with other industry members as a way to learn and understand the business we are all involved in. Ben has always had an interest in the creative, and for about three years he was part owner in a Paint Bar where he served as an instructor as well as the Defender of Fun. He has served as a judge for the annual In-Print awards on several occasions that are held at IPMA headquarters, and was honored to accept the role of Awards Chair for IPMA. Ben has a huge commitment to quality work and takes pride in the efforts and results of his team as they serve and support others.
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 more than 700 members of IPMA are managers and directors from in-plant printing and mailing facilities throughout the United States. IPMA is headquartered in Kearney, MO. For more information, visit www.ipma.org and follow IPMA on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.