Bob Johnson Sr. To Receive 2014 Visionary Award

Dallas, TX February 14, 2014:  Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica has selected Robert “Bob” Johnson, Sr. as their 2014 Visionary Award Recipient.  Johnson, who is the founder of JPS Graphics in Dallas, Texas, will be honored at the upcoming Graphic Excellence Awards Gala on April 3, 2014.

Bob started his printing career with Hallmark Cards in 1958 as Manager of Reproduction after graduating with a B.S. and M.S. degree from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. Subsequently he held management positions with World Publishing Company and Taylor Publishing Company before starting his own printing business, Johnson Printing Service, in 1978 with his wife Betty and his oldest son Bob Jr.

Over the course of his career he has been actively involved with many of the industry trade associations and played an active role with PIA MidAmerica.  He served on its board of directors from 1971 to 1977 and held the role of President in 1976.  From 1979 – 1993 he served as a Trustee of the PIA Insurance Benefit Trust, which provided health insurance benefits for the Association’s members.  He continues to be an active member of the Association and serves as a Trustee of its educational foundation — the Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation.

Bob was also active with the National Association of Print Leadership (NAPL) and served as a board member from 1993 to 2001. After receiving four NAPL Gold Awards, JPS Graphics Corp was inducted into the NAPL Printing Hall of Fame in 1993 and Bob was inducted into the Soderstrom Society in 1994.

Bob has been involved with many civic organizations over the course of the years. He was an instructor for the Dallas County Community College from 1986-1989. He served on the Board of the YMCA Metropolitan Dallas and was on the Adult Advisory committee for the Boys Scouts of America from 1979 to 1983.

Bob currently is a Trustee to Pittsburg State University Foundation Board, serves on the National Advisory Council, College of Technology, Pittsburg State University and participates in the St. Rita Bread Ministry working with homeless shelters.