{"id":56213,"date":"2023-07-20T10:26:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T17:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=56213"},"modified":"2023-07-20T11:19:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T18:19:27","slug":"from-systems-to-finances-and-ma-docugraphics-difference-maker-josh-craig-stokes-passions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/the-week-in-imaging-twii\/editors-blog\/2023\/07\/from-systems-to-finances-and-ma-docugraphics-difference-maker-josh-craig-stokes-passions\/","title":{"rendered":"From Systems to Finances and M&A, Docugraphics Difference Maker Josh Craig Stokes Passions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Josh Craig<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not known whether Josh Craig has ever watched the movie \u201cBarbarians at the Gate\u201d or other business\/finance thrillers, but the general manager of Docugraphics found out a little something about the world of mergers and acquisitions: he absolutely loves it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It only took one deal for Craig to develop an affinity, and from there, he was hooked. \u201cThe M&A process got me so excited, I seriously considered a career change,\u201d said Craig, a 2023 ENX Magazine<\/em> Difference Maker. \u201cI love every step of the process, from initial negotiations to funding, due diligence, planning, closing and integrating. The whole process gets my blood flowing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Docugraphics owner Thomas Fimian did well in leveraging Craig\u2019s thirst for the deal. It was Craig who handled oversight and operational integration for two of the firm\u2019s largest acquisitions. Sustainable growth has long been the goal for Docugraphics, and Craig has deftly automated work processes to ensure that growth can be a reality, be it organic or through the art of the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analytical and data-driven by nature, Craig finds the greatest reward is the company\u2019s success. It\u2019s not surprising that M&A played a key role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf the company is successful, that means we\u2019re making an impact in our people\u2019s lives and that of our partners,\u201d he said. \u201cIn the last two years, we\u2019ve acquired two companies, and our success put us in a position to make those moves. Through those acquisitions, we\u2019re able to impact those people and their families with things like better benefits and future growth opportunities. That\u2019s rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Liberty University graduate boasts a 20-year career that\u2019s included stints with ECI Software, Sharp, Technocom Business Systems and Visual Edge IT. He served as an operations manager, a CFO and controller before joining Docugraphics as its GM in late 2021. Craig was actually an OMD application specialist before it was acquired by ECi; he committed to learning the system completely while also understanding how companies operated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI like to say I learned the business from the inside out because I worked on the systems before getting involved in the actual business,\u201d he said. \u201cAs my knowledge grew, I quickly found myself traveling around the country with OMD, working with companies to refine their systems and processes. The knowledge I gained ultimately served as a launch pad into the dealer world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Scope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig would go back to school and obtain a degree in accounting and finance. A problem-solver by nature, having done a complete tour with hands-on experience in all aspects of business allows him to take a holistic perspective\u2014regardless of the hat Craig\u2019s wearing\u2014all to the betterment of his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have a great understanding of how one process can impact another side of the business, he noted. \u201cThis helps me unify different departments and processes when working through challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fimian is one of a long list of inspirational figures that have molded Craig professionally. He respects that Fimian has remained true to the organization\u2019s roots in tandem with his unwavering commitment to growth. He also credits the BTA peer group SDG with providing knowledge and best practices that have enabled Craig to gain invaluable insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Craig and Docugraphics have certainly set the tone for what form success can take. The company saw a 35% increase in total revenue for 2022, which led to its recognition by SC Biz News as one of the 20 fastest-growing companies. In tandem with the company\u2019s Traction-based Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) rollout within its leadership team, it has better positioned Docugraphics to realize its future growth plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transformational Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three key strategies help to make 2023 a transformational year for Docugraphics, according to Craig. The company exited the Xerox Agent program and became a channel partner. The Kyocera product line was added. And in acquiring Custom Cloud Solutions, Docugraphics picked up an established managed IT business backed by an amazing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s one more exciting change on the horizon,\u201d Craig added, \u201cbut will have to remain a teaser for now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building and growing means not resting on one\u2019s laurels, and Craig notes there is a reason why innovation is one of Docugraphics\u2019 core values. \u201cThomas [Fimian] always says \u2018We want to be around in 100 years.\u2019 If you want to know what a BHAG [big, hairy, audacious goal] is, we\u2019ve got one,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd we won\u2019t get there without innovation and challenging ourselves to be better every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Away from the office, Craig and his wife of 13 years, Shannon, have two children: Liam (12) and Lily (10). The children are avid basketball players, and Craig coaches his daughter\u2019s travel team. Vacation time means a trip to the Carolina coast, with Oak Island, North Carolina, and Seabrook Island, South Carolina being among their favorites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not known whether Josh Craig has ever watched the movie \u201cBarbarians at the Gate\u201d or other business\/finance thrillers, but the general manager of Docugraphics found out a little something about the world of mergers and acquisitions: he absolutely loves it! It only took one deal for Craig to develop an affinity, and from there, he was hooked. \u201cThe M&A process got me so excited, I seriously considered a career change,\u201d said Craig, a 2023 ENX Magazine Difference Maker. \u201cI love every step of the process, from initial negotiations to funding, due diligence, planning, closing and integrating. The whole process gets my blood flowing.\u201d Docugraphics owner Thomas Fimian did well in leveraging Craig\u2019s thirst for the deal. It was Craig who handled oversight and operational integration for two of the firm\u2019s largest acquisitions. Sustainable growth has long been the goal for Docugraphics, and Craig has deftly automated work processes to ensure that growth can be a reality, be it organic or through the art of the deal. Analytical and data-driven by nature, Craig finds the greatest reward is the company\u2019s success. It\u2019s not surprising that M&A played a key role. \u201cIf the company is successful, that means we\u2019re making an impact in our people\u2019s lives and that of our partners,\u201d he said. \u201cIn the last two years, we\u2019ve acquired two companies, and our success put us in a position to make those moves. Through those acquisitions, we\u2019re able to impact those people and their families with things like better benefits and future growth opportunities. That\u2019s rewarding.\u201d The Liberty University graduate boasts a 20-year career that\u2019s included stints with ECI Software, Sharp, Technocom Business Systems and Visual Edge IT. He served as an operations manager, a CFO and controller before joining Docugraphics as its GM in late 2021. Craig was actually an OMD application specialist before it was acquired by ECi; he committed to learning the system completely while also understanding how companies operated. \u201cI like to say I learned the business from the inside out because I worked on the systems before getting involved in the actual business,\u201d he said. \u201cAs my knowledge grew, I quickly found myself traveling around the country with OMD, working with companies to refine their systems and processes. The knowledge I gained ultimately served as a launch pad into the dealer world.\u201d Full Scope Craig would go back to school and obtain a degree in accounting and finance. A problem-solver by nature, having done a complete tour with hands-on experience in all aspects of business allows him to take a holistic perspective\u2014regardless of the hat Craig\u2019s wearing\u2014all to the betterment of his team. \u201cI have a great understanding of how one process can impact another side of the business, he noted. \u201cThis helps me unify different departments and processes when working through challenges.\u201d Fimian is one of a long list of inspirational figures that have molded Craig professionally. He respects that Fimian has remained true to the organization\u2019s roots in tandem with his unwavering commitment to growth. He also credits the BTA peer group SDG with providing knowledge and best practices that have enabled Craig to gain invaluable insight. Craig and Docugraphics have certainly set the tone for what form success can take. The company saw a 35% increase in total revenue for 2022, which led to its recognition by SC Biz News as one of the 20 fastest-growing companies. In tandem with the company\u2019s Traction-based Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) rollout within its leadership team, it has better positioned Docugraphics to realize its future growth plans. Transformational Strategies Three key strategies help to make 2023 a transformational year for Docugraphics, according to Craig. The company exited the Xerox Agent program and became a channel partner. The Kyocera product line was added. And in acquiring Custom Cloud Solutions, Docugraphics picked up an established managed IT business backed by an amazing team. \u201cThere\u2019s one more exciting change on the horizon,\u201d Craig added, \u201cbut will have to remain a teaser for now.\u201d Building and growing means not resting on one\u2019s laurels, and Craig notes there is a reason why innovation is one of Docugraphics\u2019 core values. \u201cThomas [Fimian] always says \u2018We want to be around in 100 years.\u2019 If you want to know what a BHAG [big, hairy, audacious goal] is, we\u2019ve got one,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd we won\u2019t get there without innovation and challenging ourselves to be better every day.\u201d Away from the office, Craig and his wife of 13 years, Shannon, have two children: Liam (12) and Lily (10). The children are avid basketball players, and Craig coaches his daughter\u2019s travel team. Vacation time means a trip to the Carolina coast, with Oak Island, North Carolina, and Seabrook Island, South Carolina being among their favorites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":166,"featured_media":54818,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3626,80,1650,82,84,1638],"tags":[4346],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56213"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/166"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56213"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56215,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56213\/revisions\/56215"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}