Greg Hrinya, Editor02.27.23
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A changing of the guard does not mean a change of fortune for Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS). As the company ushers in new leadership, this versatile label converter will continue to drive exponential growth with an emphasis on people, technology and culture.
Established by Bob Hakman in 1985, the company’s footprint has expanded significantly in that time. Jim Kersten, who served as CEO for the last 12 years, helped execute Hakman’s vision by overseeing growth to five facilities – four production facilities and a distribution warehouse – conveniently located throughout the United States. Kersten retired at the end of 2022 and passed the reins to Bill Johnstone, who had been serving as COO.
Johnstone boasts more than 30 years of experience in the label and printing industries. Kersten identified Johnstone as the ideal candidate to take over the helm of DLS. With Johnstone’s arrival in June of 2021, Kersten embarked on a detail-oriented succession plan designed to ensure a seamless transition. The plan worked, as DLS co
www.teamdls.com
A changing of the guard does not mean a change of fortune for Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS). As the company ushers in new leadership, this versatile label converter will continue to drive exponential growth with an emphasis on people, technology and culture.
Established by Bob Hakman in 1985, the company’s footprint has expanded significantly in that time. Jim Kersten, who served as CEO for the last 12 years, helped execute Hakman’s vision by overseeing growth to five facilities – four production facilities and a distribution warehouse – conveniently located throughout the United States. Kersten retired at the end of 2022 and passed the reins to Bill Johnstone, who had been serving as COO.
Johnstone boasts more than 30 years of experience in the label and printing industries. Kersten identified Johnstone as the ideal candidate to take over the helm of DLS. With Johnstone’s arrival in June of 2021, Kersten embarked on a detail-oriented succession plan designed to ensure a seamless transition. The plan worked, as DLS co
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