Jesse Williamson

But truth be known, Williamson feels the associations have done as much for him and his company as he has done for them.

And that is saying a lot.

"If you keep your eyes and ears open, (participating in associations) can be very rewarding," notes Williamson, selected the 2003 recipient of the Harry V. Quadracci VISION award by the Web Offset Association (WOA) of Printing Industries of America.
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Williamson was taken by surprise when informed of the honor by WOA Executive Director Tom Basore.
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"I was a bit stunned when Tom called me; I thought he was pulling my leg," Williamson says.
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Despite having both an SMU undergraduate and law degree, Williamson needed an education in printing.He received instruction from his father and brother, Jesse; then sought to gain more insight via the association route, where he could learn the ropes and make a few contacts.

"When I got into printing, we were not a member of the PIA," he recalls.
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"Our family has been in the printing business for years, and that's one way of paying back to the industry the benefits and rewards we've gotten from it," states Jesse Williamson."Jerry has a passion for the printing business, a passion to make it a better industry.He's driven to be successful at whatever he does.He's a great motivator, the best brother in the world and the best partner you can have."

Busy Outside the ShopOn the local level, Williamson has served the Printing Industries of Texas, at various times, as its president (his current post), a member of the board of directors, member of the CEO roundtable committee and the nominating committee.

Nationally for PIA, he has held posts including chairman, first and second vice chairman, board of directors, executive committee, government affairs executive committee, vice chairman special industry group, vice chairman association relations and operating committee.

As a member of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, Williamson has held posts with the board of directors, secretary, chairman, vice chairman and executive committee.He also served with the Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation.

It was Williamson who acted as a linchpin during the merger process between the PIA and GATF.Ray Roper, outgoing president of the PIA, felt Williamson was indispensible in this regard.
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In 1999, Williamson was honored as the GATF/ NAPL Sheetfed Executive of the Year.In 2000, he received the Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award.

Williamson is also active in numerous civic, social and philanthropic organizations, from the American Bar Association and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, to serving as a volunteer for the United Way.

It is his experiences with the WOA that Williamson has found particularly rewarding from a professional standpoint."I've always been impressed with their meetings.They're probably the best meetings of any association," he says.

But truth be known, Williamson feels the associations have done as much for him and his company as he has done for them. And that is saying a lot. "If you keep your eyes and ears open, (participating in associations) can be very rewarding," notes Williamson, selected the 2003 recipient of the Harry V. Quadracci VISION award by the Web Offset Association (WOA) of Printing Industries of America.
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Co-winners of the award last year were Metroweb Founder Thomas Brinkman Sr. and Sun Chemical Group Chairman Edward Barr. The award was renamed last September in honor of Quadracci, who passed away earlier in the year. Williamson was taken by surprise when informed of the honor by WOA Executive Director Tom Basore.
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"I was a bit stunned when Tom called me; I thought he was pulling my leg," Williamson says.
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Busy Outside the Shop On the local level, Williamson has served the Printing Industries of Texas, at various times, as its president (his current post), a member of the board of directors, member of the CEO roundtable committee and the nominating committee. Nationally for PIA, he has held posts including chairman, first and second vice chairman, board of directors, executive committee, government affairs executive committee, vice chairman special industry group, vice chairman association relations and operating committee. As a member of the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, Williamson has held posts with the board of directors, secretary, chairman, vice chairman and executive committee.He also served with the Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation. It was Williamson who acted as a linchpin during the merger process between the PIA and GATF.Ray Roper, outgoing president of the PIA, felt Williamson was indispensible in this regard. "I believe it's his greatest contribution to the association," Roper states.
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In 1999, Williamson was honored as the GATF/ NAPL Sheetfed Executive of the Year.In 2000, he received the Lewis Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award. Williamson is also active in numerous civic, social and philanthropic organizations, from the American Bar Association and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, to serving as a volunteer for the United Way. It is his experiences with the WOA that Williamson has found particularly rewarding from a professional standpoint."I've always been impressed with their meetings.They're probably the best meetings of any association," he says.