Michael O. Ryan

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Sampco

   Aug 1986 — Present

   Privately Held; employees; Building Materials Industry/ Large Format Digital Printing Sampco Companies is a privately held company founded in 1986 to fill a void for marketing samples in the asphalt roofing industry. The global award winning company is fully integrated, from market research, concept, design, manufacturing, large format printing and fulfillment. With over 26 years of experience, the company has a national infrastructure that includes seven regional manufacturing and distribution locations. Today Sampco services building material manufacturers in various categories including roofing, flooring, siding, brick, block, tile, window, doors, manufactured stone, commercial sealants, and acoustical ceiling tile to name a few.Five years ago, the Company opened its Brilliant Graphic Group subsidiary with large format digital/laser printing, high definition imaging, agency level graphic design and critical color correction capabilities. Recently printing direct to fabric was added as a new capability.The Sampco Companies are headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with locations in Georgia, Nevada, Texas, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Education

• University of Denver

  BSBA, Marketing, Business Administration

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Leadership
• Sales
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy
• Building Materials
• Mergers/ Acquisitions
• Business Development
• Product Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Market Research
• New Business Development
• Management
• Key Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Pricing
• Marketing
• Innovation/Technology
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Organizational Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Marketing Management
• Sales Operations
• Sales Management