Movers and Shakers

Most of us are skeptical when it comes to fate, but upon hearing the backstory of Toshiba Business Solutions’ Steven Sauer, it just might flip the thinking of even the most hardened of non-believers. Owning a most impressive educational resume that includes an MBA from Rochester Read More

It’s not hard to see why Gregg Petrie teamed with his brother, Mark, to form Copiers Northwest 33 years ago. After all, his father, Bob, sold 3M Thermofax copiers in the late 1950s. “He told us growing up that ‘sales makes the world go around,’” Gregg Petrie recalled, “and that Read More

One could look at Mike McGuirk—the architect of the “Worst Copier in AZ Sweepstakes,” where the winner has their temperamental machine dropped from a crane at 100 feet in a live, web- and radio-broadcasted event—and assume he just marches to the beat of his own drummer. But truth Read More

During the course of a 17-year career with MOEbiz, Darrin Denney has developed a keen understanding of the challenges that confront small businesses and fully realizes that no one is immune from some type of disruption. But challenges can also be visited upon the dealer, Read More

The tasks we face in our daily lives often offer ponderous challenges. At times, saying no may be the quickest and easiest way to overcome them. Then again, while it may be the easiest solution, that doesn’t mean it’s the right solution. Larry White understands that saying no can Read More

The term fortitudine vincimus graces the auto signature of Barney Kister, which translates as “by endurance we conquer.” The senior vice president of strategic relations at Supplies Network (and one of its founding partners) learned over the years that anything truly worthwhile Read More

It’s not enough for Vince Puente Sr. that his company, Southwest Office Systems of Fort Worth, Texas, enjoys success. Nor is it considered a victory if both the dealership and its client come out on top in a deal. However, should SOS, its client and Puente’s team members all Read More

When asked about his approach to business and how it makes him such an impact player in our industry, George Gorman observed that he likes to seek out win-win scenarios that benefit all parties involved. Almost as an afterthought, he added, “I get great comfort in giving back to Read More

We’d love to tell you that Jim George had a vision for being a successful executive in the office technology industry, but that would be inaccurate. In fact, the man himself admits to entering the industry with his “eyes wide shut.” George’s foray into the industry came via Read More

It’s easy to see why Mike Stramaglio projects an image of someone who tends to live in the moment.  The president of the MWA Business Unit under Konica Minolta’s All Covered has endured constant reminders pertaining to his mortality, as well as that of his loved ones, Read More

Walk into Steve Gau’s office, and you might find a framed picture of John McCain on the wall. Gau is an unabashed fan of the late senator’s free-wheeling, maverick style. That conjures images of a nonconformist, an unconventional free-spirited individual. And that’s just Read More

Back in the early 2000s, Judith Jarvis had reached a transition point in her life. The University of Redlands graduate had lost her job, and the financial situation cost Jarvis her car. Undaunted, Jarvis canvassed the employment landscape in search of positions that yielded a Read More

Thoughtful and analytical, Greg VanDeWalker is one of the most intelligent members of the office technology stratosphere. The senior vice president of IT channel and services for GreatAmerica Financial Services and Collabrance, VanDeWalker spends a good deal of time crunching Read More

“Life is good and I have it way better than I deserve.” These are the words of Scott Lewis, vice president of sales and marketing for ARLINGTON, and a 2019 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. The statement says much about his attitude toward life and implies his gratefulness toward Read More

The fear of failure can be paralyzing for some in weighing risk against reward. A baseball outfielder sees a ball quickly dropping in front of him and has two choices: leave his feet in an attempt to make a heroic catch, or catch the ball on a single bounce. Some would opt to cut Read More