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Leading Experts.

Just like a bright star in the night sky, Leading Experts simply shine brighter. They stand out in a crowd. They guide, they symbolize inspiration and direction, and they lead by example. Hear from a few of our own Leading Experts.

- December 2024 -

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Dear Datamax Family,

You’ll read a lot this month about Leading Experts. We have so many people here who display a mastery of knowledge, demonstrate vision and innovation, but also show the ability to guide and mentor… which leads me to the core principle of leadership.

Two things I emphasize often at Datamax are leadership and culture. When these two critical elements are shining bright across an organizational horizon, success will follow. Simple as that.

Barry Simon
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Putting the 'PRO' in Production.

The Production Print space is a place where Jeff Presnall has always felt at home (he worked at the family print shop in high school). When it comes to the Wild, Wild West of Production Printing today, Jeff is 100% buckled in and ready to harness whatever's on the horizon.

READ MORE ABOUT JEFF!

 

 

This month's featured Datamax articles and information.

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The Client Experience Expert: Kym McGee is not your average supplies specialist... just ask her Raving Fans!

This tenured Little Rock administrator has conquered all kinds of territory in her field to be a trusted resource for her colleagues… and NO DOUBT, her clients.

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Shine like the Brightest Star: 10 Tips on becoming a true expert in your craft... and a guide for others

Expertise isn’t an accident—it’s a deliberate journey of dedication, learning, and refinement. Claim your place in the constellation of brilliance.
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Benefits Brief: A friendly reminder that the door for Open Enrollment closes on Dec. 8

December 8 is the final day to make changes to your current benefit enrollments. To do so, log into ADP>> Myself >> Benefits >> Enrollments  and look for 2025.  

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The Workflow Navigator. 

As an Enterprise Content Specialist, Jeff Flory helps businesses visualize, design, and implement workflows that move from paper-intensive to automated and intensely efficient. Helping folks navigate this kind of stuff is his expertise ... and passion.

At Datamax, we've got even more to rave about.

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Raving Fans: Employee Spotlight

Kelly Hunley
Tyler 

Sit down and visit with Kelly Hunley for a few minutes, and TRY not to be in a brighter mood. This connectivity specialist is an absolute joy to be around, say both colleagues and clients. Hidden behind his jolly spirit, of course, lies connectivity expertise.

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Raving Fans: Service Spotlight

Stephen and Eric Hedtke
Dallas/Fort Worth

As new technicians in the Dallas/Fort Worth Office, the father/son duo of Stephen and Eric Hedtke got a fast track to expertise by becoming ATSP Certified in their first year. It's not easy, but it's ultimately rewarding when they are out in the field. 

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Raving Results: Solutions Spotlight

Renee Golas
Jonesboro, Ark.

Her manager describes her as "doggedly determined."  Renee Golas' path to trust and rapport is a marathon of sorts, steadily checking in and providing a level of value her competitors can't touch. Just ask Mississippi County Library! 

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Raving Friends: Community Spotlight

Grace Community Cottage
Grapevine, Tx.

Our Dallas/Fort Worth office (led by Citlali Vazquez) is busy gathering toys, gift wrapping essentials, etc. to deliver to Grace Community Cottage on Dec. 5. In other words, the Christmas Spirit is already shining bright at Datamax! Well done, admin! 

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'Master' of His Craft.

The clock kept ticking past 9 a.m., and Justin Harper waited nervously for the phone to ring. When it finally did, and his Canon USA Master Level certification course began, he displayed exactly what it means to be a true Master of Your Craft ... and (as the Marketing Department would propose) a bonafide "do-as-I-do" LEADER.

READ MORE ABOUT JUSTIN!

 

 

 

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Celebrating Birthdays, Anniversaries, & Leading the Way with our Shining Light.

Arkansas/Texarkana Anniversaries

(Years at Datamax)

  • Blake Phillips - 12/5 (2)
  • Ronald Nierstheimer - 12/18 (1)
  • Rae Sumpter - 12/19 (2)
  • Emily Wyrick - 1/3 (2)
  • Matthew Spriggs - 1/3 (2)

Dallas/Ft. Worth Anniversaries

(Years at Datamax)

  • Corey Huey - 12/1 (27)
  • Matthew Mundfrom - 12/2 (5)
  • Lee Wise - 12/7 (9)
  • David Rhodes - 12/13 (42)
  • Richard Martin - 12/16 (27)
  • Derrick Blair - 12/28 (2)

East Texas/Sulphur Springs Anniversaries

(Years at Datamax)

  • Melba Gipson - 12/1 (15)

Saint Louis Anniversaries

(Years at Datamax)

  • No anniversaries.

Arkansas/Texarkana Birthdays

  • Brandon Hewitt - 12/3
  • Renee Golas - 12/5
  • Curry Shelton - 12/10
  • Paul Courtney - 12/15
  • Guy Marsh - 12/16
  • Michael Hinton - 12/30
  • Clay Thomas - 12/30
  • Molissa Spradley - 1/3

Dallas/Fort Worth Birthdays

  • Jamie Rhodes Porter - 12/10
  • David Scott - 12/17
  • Ricky Lollis - 12/17
  • Quandre McCoy - 12/18
  • Austin Tipton - 12/19
  • Robert Minnerup - 12/20
  • Jason Black - 12/21
  • Jennifer Duke - 12/21
  • Rachel Rhodes - 12/27

East Texas/Sulphur Springs Birthdays

  • Michael Snow - 12/3
  • Makenzie Vital - 12/3
  • Stephen Johnston - 12/15
  • Devin Lee - 12/29
  • Brandon Brock - 12/31

Saint Louis Birthdays

  • Steven J. Sumner - 12/10
  • Bradley Grohmann - 12/20

 

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Simon says ...

Leaders become leading experts not only by mastering their craft, but also using that ability to inspire, innovate, and ultimately lead by example.” - Barry Simon

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The Root of the Matter.

Synergetic. Hey, we'll admit it, for 2024 it's been an extremely "big" word. But when you get to the root of it all, it's quite simple: Synergy + Energy = Synergetic. 1 + 1 =3. That same collective spirit begs for renewal as we anchor our roots deeper and prepare to thrive in 2025.

 

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