DECATUR, ILL. – Huston Patterson Corp., Decatur Ill., was recently nominated for one of Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center’s “Illinois Family Business of the Year” awards. The Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center is an internationally recognized pioneer and leader in family business program development and research, serving as a resource to family businesses in the Chicagoland area and throughout the nation.
DECATUR, ILL. – Huston Patterson Corporation officials recently honored the law firm of Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP as its 2009 Vendor of the Year. The annual award was presented at a recent company luncheon.
“Each and every year selecting our Vendor of the Year is a difficult challenge,” noted Huston Patterson President / CEO Thomas W. Kowa during the event at company headquarters in Decatur. “This year was a clear cut decision as they did some amazing things for our companies including winning a decisive case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. BRE are always there with good, solid legal advice at anytime of any day we need advice. I commend them and look forward to working with them for years to come.”
Huston Patterson management nominates vendors for the award each year based on five criteria: timeliness, service, reliability, cooperation and quality. Cost is not included. Out of 400 Huston Patterson vendors, five were named finalists. Accompanying Bolen Robinson & Ellis as finalists were NICOAT, Superior Printing Inks, Wikoff Color and Printer’s Service. Kowa continued, “All our Vendor of the Year finalist could have won this prestigious award as they all contribute tremendously to our printing companies. We can be very demanding and I don’t see that ever not being the case. In order to be nominated, and then to become one of our finalist is quite a tribute to the outstanding vendors we have selected to do business with.”
Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP is a full service law firm representing clients in all matters from complex litigation and general corporate work to handling the most intricate estate planning and probate issues.
T.G. Bolen, Chris Ellis, Tim Tighe, Kristin Kacheis and Shane Mendenhall were in attendance to accept the award. Receiving “Huston Patterson’s 2009 Vendor of the Year award is a great honor for our firm,” stated Ellis. “It demonstrates how rewarding it can be when a law firm and client work together to build a lasting relationship based on mutual trust and respect.” Ellis also added, “We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and dedication to our clients. The philosophy of our firm is relatively simple - regardless of how big or small the matter at hand, all clients receive the attention they deserve and will be provided with dedicated counsel to assist them with whatever issue they are facing.”
As a world-class printing organization, Huston Patterson provides unparalleled value and performance through effective use of technology and craftsmanship by incorporating the unifying principles of trust, integrity and commitment. For more information, visit www.experiencetheevolution.com.
DECATUR, ILL. – Huston Patterson Corporation President / CEO Thomas W. Kowa was elected to the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) Associate Board. He was nominated and elected by the AICC’s Associate Members.
“It’s truly an honor to be elected to the AICC Associate board,” said Kowa. “There is no organization that means more to me than AICC. I take this responsibility very seriously and look forward to working with a very talented board and staff.”
AICC has represented a majority of the independent corrugated packaging manufacturers and their suppliers for over 25 years. Educational programs, conventions and regional meetings foster a sharing of knowledge and expertise among the members. AICC's products and publications keep members informed of critical issues that affect their futures. AICC is also affiliated with the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF). ICPF supports greater public and student understanding of the global corrugated packaging industry, its products, the role it plays in the world's distribution system and the many career opportunities available throughout the industry.
“During these difficult economic times within our industry, nation and world, we need to invest time and financial resources in organizations like AICC. If we all ban together and work towards sensible and sustainable solutions, our future can be brighter than ever before”, says Kowa.
As a world-class printing organization, Huston Patterson provides unparalleled value and performance through effective use of technology and craftsmanship by incorporating the unifying principles of trust, integrity and commitment. For more information, visit www.experiencetheevolution.com.