The Prismatek Team
The Prismatek team is made up of technology experts, DTP & POD know-it-alls, graphic designers, and coding system wiz’s. The management team has extensive experience in graphic arts production workflow, sales, cost analysis, and the unique challenges that face contemporary print shop owners and in-plant print operations.
Dick Mallard
From small startup printing shops to global manufacturing plans Dick developed pioneering business plans. As a consultant to sales and manufacturing he was the liaison between customer requirements and production capabilities in developing manufacturing plans for large-scale government, manufacturing and publishing customers. In 1989, at the beginning of the print-on-demand capabilities he developed one of the first plans to succeed in transitioning a warehouse of obsolete documentation into a print & distribute-on-demand model. Dick is the expert for our software products, PrintTHAT!® and designTHIS. as well as being extremely well versed in PDF production and workflow.
Dick has worked in the printing industry for over 20 years.
First with his father, from picking up lead on the print shop
floor, to running a press, and later as a print shop owner himself. As
the years flew by, Dick became a leader in the On-Demand market while
working with RR Donnelley. His experience and technical know-how make
him a wise and sought after DTP and PDF expert. Dick brings valuable
insight into operations and sales to the team from over 20 years
experience with publishing, printing and design businesses. He bridges
the knowledge gap between conceptual workflow and technology
implementation.
In his spare time Dick enjoys reading, traveling, and cooking tasty meals for his family and friends.
Cynthia Mallard
Cynthia started her career as a freelance photographer. Later she married Dick and worked with him in the print shop he founded. She successfully combined her photography and graphic design skills and has owned a graphic design business for over 20 years. She serves as Communications Director for Prismatek and is the "go-to" gal when you have questions about managing your Prismaflow Workspace Website or creating graphics.
Cynthia enjoys painting, traveling, and gardening. She also takes pleasure in night-time strolls especially when the family cat, Casper, joins in for the walk.
Craig Ramsey
Craig is an IT expert with over 30 years experience securing information and working with local and remote networks. He provides network design and setup, manages email and web implementation, and provides 24/7server monitoring and scheduled maintenance. As our systems engineer for over 5 years Craig has maintained annual Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification for over 10 years with a specialization on networking, server OS and systems security.
Craig likes to spend time with his wife and 2 kids. He especially enjoys going to his kid's soccer games.
Ricardo Acevedo
Ricardo is a software developer with a broad base of knowledge including web applications, ASP, VB, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL and MS Access. He has experience with website development, database management, inventory management, and QA testing. Ricardo has a BS in Computer Science and is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
Ricardo enjoys reading, playing baseball and on really good days spending the day at the beach surfing.