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Kevin Abergel brings two decades of successfully selling and marketing luxury print with digital embellishments and universal design to companies all over the world.
He dedicates his time to solving his customers business problems through innovative printing technologies, all with a keen eye on increasing brand engagement, increasing brand recognition, and increasing brand awareness for their products.
He believes the key to selling more product is by bringing its value proposition directly to the packaging.
He devotes a considerable amount of time thinking strategically about how this can be done using embellishments and other finishes.
He continues to study the effects of how luxury print leaves a deeper footprint in the brain, and why brands are remembered long after the box has been opened.
He embodies the idea that consumers buy packaging first and products second and empowers his team to innovate and disrupt the status quo.
Prior to founding taktiful, Kevin worked his way up the ranks at MGI Digital Technology where he worked with his father and his uncles and played an instrumental role in driving the sales and marketing of digital embellishments and luxury print.
His roles at MGI include Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, Americas and APAC, North American Marketing Manager, EMEA Sales & Marketing Manager, Director of EMEA Marketing, among others.
Pedro Chaves is a multifaceted film director and marketing specialist. With a background in journalism and film studies, Chaves has successfully bridged the worlds of creative storytelling and strategic marketing. He has worked with companies such as Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox, Samsung, Sudzucker, Esko, Kongsberg, Enfocus, and many others.

Amy Servi-Bonner is the Vice President, Consulting - Applied AI & Printing Technology, at PRINTING United. With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership and consulting, Servi-Bonner brings deep expertise in ERP systems, digital transformation, and AI strategy. She holds an Executive Degree in AI Strategy and Governance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA in Finance from Webster University. Her combination of technical acumen, consulting background, and knowledge of the printing and packaging sector uniquely positions her to guide companies through the next era of transformation.
Adam Tanaka is a seasoned founder and serial entrepreneur committed to making a positive impact through various creative ventures.
In 2004, Adam relocated to Nashville and secured a job with a merch company. Starting with an entry level position of scrubbing floors and cleaning screens, he worked his way up throughout the company. Armed with a wealth of knowledge, he decided to launch his printing business, focusing on collaboration and nurturing enduring relationships rather than pursuing a high volume of customers.
After a stint touring with a couple of bands, Adam took the leap by founding a screen printing company in 2008, right in the midst of the recession and with an overdrawn bank account.
In December of 2019, Adam sold the production arm of his company. Adam later established a baby and kids brand focused on childhood mental health awareness.
As a merch consultant and brand partner, Adam collaborates with corporations, outdoor brands, and creators, offering advice and guidance on improving and elevating their merch brand strategies.
Adam currently serves as a board member for The Educators’ Cooperative, a
communications committee member for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Advisory Council member for Nashville Thrives, and is an advisor and mentor for the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.


Alyssa Summers is the CEO of Pryntbase, a marketing service and solutions provider for full service print companies. She brings a deep background in digital strategy and a proven track record in agency and industry leadership. Alyssa has helped hundreds of print businesses drive visibility, leads, and sales through smart use of technology and marketing automation. Known for her practical approach and deep industry insight, she is a digital marketing thought leader focused on helping printers thrive in the digital age. You can reach her at alyssa@pryntbase.com.

Jeff Tarran is COO of Gundir. He has been with the company since 2017 and has played a significant role in the growth of the agency’s client base while helping to manage growth across agency departments.
Prior to joining Gundir, Jeff headed up two independent direct response agencies, including Wayfinder, which he founded and ran for fifteen years. He’s a 25+ year veteran and direct marketing thought leader who regularly contributes content to marketing publications, is a podcast guest, and authors a blog on direct mail topics.
He earned a Dual BS in management and communications at Syracuse University and an MBA in marketing at Columbia University in New York. Jeff serves on the communications committee of Working Solutions, a local CDFI non-profit that provides low-interest loans to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Jeff and his wife share a love of international travel and enjoy attending performance and fine art events — notably anything that has to do with the Grateful Dead.

Anoosheh Oskouian is CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental. She spearheads innovative strategies to reduce industrial pollution and improve air quality globally. With a background in chemical engineering and a passion for sustainability, Oskouian is dedicated to advancing green technologies and advocating for environmental stewardship.
Theresa Hegel is the executive editor, special projects & sustainability, at ASI, where she oversees various strategic initiatives for the company’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. She writes regularly for Counselor and PPM magazines and the ASICentral news site, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

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