GASAA members have elected their committee for 2009, and re-elected, unopposed, Luke Everingham of Shepson Printing to his second term as GASAA Executive President.

Luke has over 30 years experience in the printing industry, and owns Shepson Printing, a highly regarded offset print business in Mascot, Sydney. In standing for a second year, Luke, has stated he "is keen to see the new GASAA Committee members, with their diverse backgrounds and business interest, build on the very affordable services offered to members.”

With 3 new faces on the Committee and several experienced heads returning to the governing body for 2009, expectations are high for another strong year for GASAA, having experienced 20% growth in its mix of creative and print businesses.

The other Executive members elected are:

• Ian Cook, NSW State Manager, PMP Digital and Dimension Studios
• Michael D Jones, Managing Director, CDM Print & i2Media
• James Hawkes, Colour Manager, ACP Magazines
• Russell Montgomery, Head of Production and Studio, DDB Sydney
• Grant Schuetrumpf, General Manager Omnilab Media Innovation and Technology, Dubsat, Websend & The Playroom Sydney
• David D’Astoli, Pre Press Manager, Focus Press
• David Leach, CEO, Look Print
• Theo Pettaras, Managing Director, Digitalpress
• Stephen Edwards, Chief Operating Officer, Snap Printing Group
• Richard Baker, Creative Director, Kwik Kopy Australia

The GASAA executive meets three-four times a year to review strategic directions of the association and to consider wider industry issues. Executive members formulate association policy and work with salaried staff to assist members and the wider graphic arts community. They take an active role in GASAA initiatives, attending and promoting GASAA events.