Lynne Alexander Named Chair and CEO of The Bureau of Engraving, Inc.
Appointment Makes The Bureau Unique in the Print Industry, Being
Female Owned and Operated
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lynne Alexander was named chairman and CEO of The Bureau, a 110-year-old
national commercial printing business based in Minneapolis. The Bureau
provides point-of-purchase, digital and offset printing,
packaging/labels and analytical marketing services to many of the
biggest names in retail.
"Her appointment is also a clear statement of commitment to promoting
women and minorities within the company and the industry."
Alexander served on The Bureau's board of directors for over 25 years
and has worked in the retail and graphic design consulting her entire
career. Women now hold the majority of seats on The Bureau's board of
directors.
She succeeds Tom Stuart, who will continue as president of The Art
Instruction School, Inc., which was founded by The Bureau. "Lynne's
depth of knowledge in the printing and retail business gives her a
unique understanding of the printing, point-of-purchase signage and
related services most needed by The Bureau's customers," Stuart said.
"Her appointment is also a clear statement of commitment to promoting
women and minorities within the company and the industry."
While serving on The Bureau's board, Alexander took leadership roles on
the committees that helped lead the transition to the current 130,000
square foot headquarters in N.E. Minneapolis and the many technology
upgrades. Alexander also did human resource consulting with all of The
Bureau's divisions, where she helped grow the hiring of females and
minorities to nearly 40 percent of the current company workforce.
Alexander owned a consulting business from 1991 until September 2009,
doing graphic design for small and mid-sized businesses. She owned two
Great Clips franchises in Rochester, Minnesota and Mason City, Iowa, and
worked for Dayton's department stores in store management and operations
capacities.
Alexander is past president and has been a member of the Rotary Club of
Richfield since 1990; she also worked for District 5950, which
encompasses 63 area Rotary Clubs. She currently is president of the
Richfield United Methodist Church Foundation and has served as the
church's president/administrative board chair and president of the board
of trustees. Alexander graduated from the University of Minnesota with a
B.S. degree in retail merchandising.
About The Bureau
The Bureau is a woman owned and operated national commercial printing
business that has been in operation for over 110 years. The company is a
national leader that offers the latest technology in digital and offset
printing, bindery, prepress preparation, bar coding and labeling and
marketing consulting. Some of the biggest names in retail are customers.
Diversity is a core value of The Bureau; women and minorities make up
nearly 40 percent of the workforce. For more information about The
Bureau and its services, visit www.thebureau.com.