Ryan Stroupe joins Phoenix Challenge board of directors

The Phoenix Challenge Foundation has announced that Ryan Stroupe, label technical specialist at WorkflowOne, a Dayton, Ohio-based label converter, has joined its board of directors.

‘I’m really excited to take on a larger role in the Phoenix Challenge Foundation,’ said Stroupe. ‘It’s an amazing organization that is shaping the future of our industry’s workforce.’

Stroupe has been involved with the foundation since its inception. Beginning with the very first International Phoenix Challenge Flexo Skills Competition in 1999, he has served as a judge during the press portion of the competition.

‘Every year I’m amazed at the skill level these students bring to the Challenge. I’m proud to be associated with a group that’s making such a positive impact on the flexo industry,’ he said.

Major supporters of the Phoenix Challenge Foundation include Anderson & Vreeland, Avery Dennison, Benton Graphics, Central Piedmont Community College, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Dunwoody College of Technology, Flexographic Technical Association, Harper Corporation, JetUSA, J.R. Cole, Mark Andy, Rotometrics, Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute and Water Ink Technologies. Other sponsors include APR, BASF, DuPont, Environmental Inks, FlexoExchange, Pamarco, RB COR and Williamson.