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MikeStevens CCO
(Printer/Founder)
WebsitesForPrinters.com was founded by Mike in 2001, and has been in printing since 1983. He is the only printer to win the “Triple Crown of Printing” — Hall of Fame Award (NAPL), Printer of the Year (NAQP), and Best Workplace (PIA). He is well-respected in the industry, but admits to “having more faults than anyone I know.”
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Working. I really enjoy my work.
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW
Phillips, Craig, and Dean — a Contemporary Gospel group.
BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER GIVEN
“Yesterday ended, last night.”
WANTED TO GROW UP TO BE:
Left fielder for the Detroit Tigers
YOUR HERO:
My dad. He’s been my print shop’s secret weapon for 20 years.
FAVORITE PAPER:
3-hole drilled, 20 lb white bond. I use about 20 sheets on my clipboard daily.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA:
Its 800+ one room wooden churches on the prairie.
DREAM VACATION:
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
CHILDHOOD NICKNAME:
Be quiet.
IT‘S FRIDAY, 8:00PM.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Kneeling beside one of my daughters’ beds saying prayers with them before they fall asleep.
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DaveHultin MGR
(Managing Partner)
Dave Hultin is the Managing Partner of WebsitesForPrinters.com. Prior to his work with WebsitesForPrinters.com, Dave served as manager of WebsitesForPrinters.com’s sister company Ink Inc., and manager of the Express Press Digital Services Department. Dave’s official training is in music, so when he’s not working on websites, he enjoys playing the piano.
WANTED TO GROW UP TO BE:
An architect. Then I realized that every single wire and pipe needed to be drawn out. So, on to something else!
BROKEN BONES:
My own? No... no one else’s either.
WHAT PRESIDENT DO YOU WISH WOULD HAVE ASKED YOU TO BE IN HIS CABINET?
That‘s a tough one. I think it would have been interesting to serve with President Roosevelt while World War II was going on. Scary ... but interesting.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA:
Clean air and friendly people.
MOST RECENT BOOK:
Hop on Pop (I have kids!)
POWER TOOL OF PREFERENCE:
Compound Miter Saw. We’ve done a lot of house projects with that saw...!
WHAT ERA WOULD YOU VISIT FOR A YEAR IF YOU HAD A TIME MACHINE?
That‘s easy ... the ‘40s! I love that Big Band music!
IF YOU WERE SPENDING LESS TIME IN FRONT OF YOUR COMPUTER, AND MORE TIME IN THA STREETS, WHAT WOULD YOUR NAME BE?:
Da Great 88
FAVORITE METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION:
Our Yukon with the Rockwood Roo travel trailer behind it.
HEY TRENDSPOTTER, WHAT‘S NEW IN YOUR ‘HOOD?.
Well, we‘re working on our house‘s landscaping ... does that count?
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DavidLarson
(Sales)
More tolerated than respected, David has carved a niche for himself as corporate mascot and digital soothsayer. Often times he can be found in dark corners, speaking to his computer, which he has named Miguel. The rest of the time he is expected to make sales.
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
Pink Floyd’s live album, Is There Anybody Out There?
BROKEN BONES:
Never
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
Any vegetables I can find.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA:
It’s a tie between the blizzards and no night life.
MOST RECENT BOOK:
A Tale of Two Cities
A TV SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS:
I really like West Wing and buy all the DVDs.
POWER TOOL OF PREFERENCE:
My trusty Sawzall. I don’t know how I survived without it.
DREAM VACATION:
My wife and I went to Banff on our honeymoon — I can’t think of any place I enjoyed more!
THINGS YOU NEED LESS OF:
Taxes
IT‘S FRIDAY, 8:00PM.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Probably playing board games with friends.
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CarlThress
(Customer Service)
Carl came full circle with his arrival at WebsitesForPrinters.com at the end of January 2006. From 1993-1998, he wrote for our sister company, Ink Inc. From there, he joined a local web development company, and has also served in customer support roles at a couple of other firms. Carl holds a Bachelor’s degree in English writing and history, is married, and has a son... Pete.
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I was born in Baltimore, Maryland; spent my early youth in Roanoke, Virginia; and moved to Fruitland, Maryland, during the first grade. I grew up there and in neighboring Salisbury. So I guess you could say the Eastern Shore of Maryland is in my blood.
WHICH WORDS OR PHRASES DO YOU MOST OVERUSE?
Actually, I don’t think I overuse any words or phrases. That’s actually the truth. If you don’t believe me, I can actually prove it to you. If you were to actually ask anyone who knows me, they would actually tell you that I actually spread my word usage out quite well. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it... actually.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT STATE OF MIND?
Rhode Island... or maybe Connecticut... somewhere New Englandy
WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE WRITERS?
Besides myself? Stephen Booth and Langston Hughes jump immediately to mind. I also enjoy what I’ve read so far by Val McDermid. I recently read Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River, and I have to say I’m looking forward to exploring more of his writing, too.
WHICH HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH?
That’s a toughy. I guess I’ve always tended to identify more with specific traits from different people. Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Schultz, and Dr. Seuss are a few. Come to think of it, most of them could also serve as answers to the last question.
DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM CAR.
1967 Ford Mustang GT convertible with V8 and manual transmission... although any 1960s-era Mustang would do.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN COSTUME?
I remember my younger brother and I going out in matching mouse costumes my mom made for us. I must have been about 7 or 8. I’d have to say that one was my favorite.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?
Building and tinkering around the house. I replaced our old broken-down concrete front steps last summer with a small wooden landing. (Sledgehammers are fun.) My next big project will be building a backyard playhouse for my son.
WHAT IS ONE TV SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS?
This Old House/Ask This Old House
Norm Abram and Tom Silva are my heroes.
WHAT CIRCLES ARE IN YOUR VENN DIAGRAM?
Husband, father, dog person, football fanatic (go Vikes), tinkerer, HTML and Javascript junkie, coffee fiend (coffee snob, my wife would say), baseball fan (though not as serious as I was as a kid), mystery lover, wordsmith, gentle spirit, creative thinker, introvert, pack rat
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JasonPratschner
(Customer Service)
Jason comes to WebsitesForPrinters.com after stints at both Express Press and our sister company, Ink Inc. A self-proclaimed computer junkie, he’s also our resident NASCAR aficionado. While not tooling around town in his 1980 Camaro Z-28 (or working under its hood), Jason enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children, Malia and Noah.
IN WHAT PROFESSIONAL SPORT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO PARTICIPATE? AS WHOM? WHY?
NASCAR! Dale Earnhardt. His rough, tough and take no prisoners driving style gave him the name “The Intimidator.” He was the greatest driver NASCAR will ever see!
WHAT TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?
I wish I was more talented at painting! I would love to be able to express myself better on canvas.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I wish there was more height in my family. We are all rather short.
LIFE IS A SITCOM. WHAT IS YOURS CALLED?
Two Kids and a Dog!!
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My Faith!
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Live life to the fullest. Take time to slow down and enjoy the simple things life has to offer.
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
Davenport, North Dakota — POP. 200
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?
Hunting
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO GROW UP TO BE WHEN YOU WERE A KID?
A trucker, like in “BJ and the Bear”
WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD NICKNAME?
“The Bird”
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KathiMayer
(Accountant)
Kathi is the accountant for WebsitesForPrinters.com and our sister company, Ink Inc. She is a CPA and has prior experience in banking. When not at work, she is the ultimate soccer mom (she has the minivan to prove it), spending her time near soccer fields, cheering on her children, all of whom play the wonderful (her word) sport.
WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?
I grew up in Frazee, MN, which is a small town in Minnesota’s lakes country.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My relationship with Jesus Christ.
WHAT IS YOUR PET’S NAME?
Our family is owned by a beautiful Golden Retriever named Abby.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?
Dr. Pepper
WHAT’S THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
We can do no great things, only small things with great love.
WHAT IS THE MOST RECENT BOOK YOU’VE READ?
The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge, by David McCullough
WHAT IS ONE TV SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS?
Numb3rs... and Vikings football games (most of the time).
WHAT IS YOUR POWER TOOL OF PREFERENCE?
A sewing machine. I started quilting three years ago, and I’m a fabric fanatic.
WHERE IS YOUR DREAM VACATION?
Anywhere in Europe.
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JanetAsche
(Graphic Designer)
Janet Asche is a graphic designer with WebsitesForPrinters.com. She enjoys creating new pages and eye-catching graphics for the different websites. When she’s not at work, she can be found spending time with her husband and two sons.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Playing ball with my boys.
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
Toddler Tunes
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
Canadian bacon and pineapple.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA:
The nice people and our beautiful summers.
MOST RECENT BOOK:
Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
A TV SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS:
I get a chance to watch the last 30 minutes of ER about once every three weeks.
POWER TOOL OF PREFERENCE:
The power drill works good for hanging pictures and curtains.
DREAM VACATION:
Any place with bright sunshine and sandy beaches.
FAVORITE METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION:
My Dodge Caravan with stow-n-go.
IT‘S FRIDAY, 8:00PM.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Getting the kids ready for bed: brush teeth, read books, drink chocolate milk, sing songs and bedtime prayers.
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KimberlyKenyon
(Graphic Designer)
Kimberly started with our sister company, Ink Inc., in 1997. As a designer, she most enjoys “collaborating with others to bring a project to life.” When not using Photoshop, she enjoys singing, painting, live music, and antique stores.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Sleeping on a sunny bed.
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
Bob Dylan. It’s always Bob Dylan.
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN:
“Live, Love, Laugh” are words to live by.
WANTED TO GROW UP TO BE:
Loretta Lynn, after I saw Coalminer’s Daughter.
YOUR HERO:
Jesus, because nobody’s ever made more sense.
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
Chicken alfredo with a side of ranch. I eat everything with a side of ranch. Go ahead, ask what’s my hobby... That’s right, yo-yo dieting.
A TV SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS:
EastEnders (a British soap)
DREAM VACATION:
Ireland with my three sisters.
CHILDHOOD NICKNAME:
“Guggins” or “Gugs” for the way I cried as a baby. At 13 I insisted it stop.
IT‘S FRIDAY, 8:00PM.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
I’m at a Johnny Depp movie or having a beer with family and friends.
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AmyPeterson
(Creative Writer)
Amy Peterson has been with WebsitesForPrinters.com since 2002. As Creative Writer, she spends most of her time formulating interesting ways to describe printing products and services. When she is not at work, she can often be seen at her church, playing outside with her husband and dog (weather permitting), or sleeping.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Taking a walk with my husband and our dog.
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
Sara Groves, The Other Side of Something
WANTED TO GROW UP TO BE:
Wonder Woman, Daisy Duke and a teacher
YOUR HERO:
Jesus Christ
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
I’m really liking Hawaiian pizza these days.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA:
The sunsets and the people.
MOST RECENT BOOK:
The book of Ephesians in the Bible.
DREAM VACATION:
Touring Italy, canoeing through the Boundary Waters, or exploring the Holy Land with my husband.
CHILDHOOD NICKNAME:
Homey and Homer (my maiden name was Holm)
IT‘S FRIDAY, 8:00PM.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Spending time with friends or watching a movie at home.
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BrianKolstad
(Website Programmer)
After getting his master’s degree, Brian returned to the Midwest to work with his brother, Rick. Although it was a tough decision, the five years he has spent working with Rick developing the logic and database for the website and integrating software packages has been a great experience for him. A large part of his job is developing new technologies to use on the website. When he’s not working, he spends time developing black and white photographs in his bathroom turned darkroom and is involved with community theatre, both on and off stage.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Biking on the country roads near my home.
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
Barenaked Ladies, Born On a Pirate Ship
ANY BROKEN BONES?
I once fell from the loft of a barn when I was ten years old — still no broken bones.
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
Tuna and Onion — don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.
MOST RECENT BOOK:
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. I like conspiracy novels.
POWER TOOL OF PREFERENCE:
Circular saw. It’s a great tool for just about any project.
BEST ADVICE:
I can’t take credit for it but: “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving.”
— Lao Tzu.
DREAM VACATION:
A tour of Europe. Rome, Paris, Amsterdam or wherever the journey takes me.
IT‘S FRIDAY, 8:00PM.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Getting together with friends and watching a movie.
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JulieWild
(Graphic Designer)
Julie has been working with WebsitesForPrinters.com for the past 5 years as graphic designer and general creative person. Her experience stems from over 20 years of graphic design experience both in print and web publishing. When she’s not glued to the keyboard, she likes to work in her flower gardens, take long walks, and read thriller/fantasy novels. She and her husband love to throw theme parties, with Halloween being quite an eventful holiday at the “wild” residence.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Shopping! Is there any other?
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
Something from my New Age collection.
BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER GIVEN:
No matter what you pick for a career or job, make sure you enjoy it — It’ll eat you alive if you don’t like going to work every day.
FAVORITE PAPER:
That green stuff with the presidents’ pictures on them.
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
Lots of meat, mushrooms, olives and cheese — it has to be a great topping because I can’t eat the crust :)
MOST RECENT BOOK:
Blood Canticle by Anne Rice — definitely not one of her best.
TV SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS:
Alias — Sydney is my alter ego
THINGS YOU NEED LESS OF:
Complications
DREAM VACATION:
All of the places I haven’t been to yet.
FAVORITE METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION:
Roller Coaster — yahoooooo!
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RickKolstad
(Tech Services)
Rick has been working with WebsitesForPrinters.com since the beginning, and in the Internet field since the early 90’s. His work includes server/
e-mail administration, project ideas, and customer care issues, making sure things run smoothly, and telling Dave when a customer wants something, we can do anything. Before the kids came along, he spent much of his free time mountain biking and wind surfing. Rick also has a strong passion for the muscle car era—probably because he missed most of it. He enjoys fixing up classics, and going to classic car shows with his three year old son Josh who likes the car show hotdogs.
FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Mountain Biking
IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW:
50 Children’s Songs — it’s not mine — really...
BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER GIVEN:
I can’t take credit for it, but — “Live every experience like it is your first and last.”
BROKEN ANY BONES?
This year? No.
YOUR HERO:
Walt Disney / Carol Shelby — I can’t decide... the ability to dream, and the drive to be the best — a tough combo to beat..
WHAT’S ON YOUR PIZZA?
T&O extra cheese — If you like tuna and onions, you have to try it.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT NORTH DAKOTA:
That you are allowed to be a Packer fan (:
FAVORITE PAPER:
The kind that says: “Payable to Rick Kolstad”
MOST RECENT BOOK:
Websites for Dummies ( :
POWER TOOL OF PREFERENCE:
Cordless drill — is there anything that can’t be fixed with this?
FAVORITE METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION:
Anything with 4 wheels and over 400 cubic inches enter the hood – You know, the fuel efficient models.
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