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6511 PIA/GATF Mourns Passing of Tom
Destree, Long-time PIA/GATF Editor in Chi=
ef Destree was with PIA/GATF for 30 years, initia=
lly
with the original GATF group, and most recently held the position of Edit=
or
in Chief. He worked tirelessly through the years, the primary
behind-the-scenes editorial support for the more than 12,000 member compa=
nies
comprising the world’s largest printing association. “PIA/GATF lost an incredible team player this week. Tom was a very talented editor whose dedication and commitment was only exceeded by his genuine nature. He will be greatly missed,” said Michael Makin, PIA= /GATF President and CEO.<= o:p> Mary Garnett, PIA/GATF Executive Director:
“Tom was a very low-key, not-in-the-spotlight gentleman, yet his
contributions to our organization and our lives were huge. Through his lo=
ng
career at PIA/GATF, he touched virtually every printed piece that left th=
is
building. He was our Peer-of-the-Year for 2007. Tom set an example through
his steadfast dedication and personal outlook that we all appreciated,
admired, respected, and will sorely miss.” Tom was born in During
his time at PIA/GATF, Tom’s accomplishments were many. He is listed=
as
the primary or secondary author on many of PIA/GATF'=
s
best-selling titles including Sheetfed Offset
Press Operating, The Lithographers Manual, and The PIA/GATF Guide to Troubleshooting for the Sheetfed
Offset Press, and the PIA/GAT=
F Web
Offset and Sheetfed Offset Training Curriculu=
ms. Dee Gentile, Managing Editor for GATFWorld and Management Portf=
olio:
“Every printed piece—be it a brochure, postcard, fax, email,
catalog, magazine, book, report, board minutes, etc.,—was either
edited, proofread, or blessed by Tom Destree in some way. Tom had a tirel=
ess
devotion to making every piece of paper he handled be the very best it co=
uld
be to reflect PIA/GATF’s well-establish=
ed
competency, which he himself was essential to creating.” Amy Woodall, Director of Technical Information=
, PIA/GATFPress:
“Tom was not just the Technical Information department’s own
special secret—everyone in the company counted on him for his expert
proofreading skills. His years of experience with PIA/GATF filled him with
ideas, knowledge, and experience that enabled him to contribute meaningfu=
lly
to every piece he laid his eyes on—and he never hesitated to suggest
improvements to any piece that passed under his pen for any
department.” To share your own personal remembrances of Tom
Destree with his family, friends and colleagues, you can visit Tom’s
tribute page at http://gai=
ntest.net/destree/?p=3D1.
The family has requested that donations be made in Tom’s name to the
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, About PIA/GATF: with m=
ore than
1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member
companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and
services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its mem=
bers
and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical
information. All products and services are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowled=
ged. |