After completing a Writing and Publishing diploma at Okanagan College and experiencing the thrill of handling a Pearl No.3 at the College’s print shop, Colleen joined Hemlock in 2014 as a Sales & Marketing Coordinator.

In 2019, Colleen transitioned to the role of Marketing Manager, managing all of Hemlock’s print and digital marketing efforts, creating useful and engaging content for clients and the Sales team.

Daren began his career at Hemlock Printers in 1984, graduating from the Financial Management Program at BCIT in 1992. Over the past 34 years, he has served in various management roles within the company, covering all aspects of Manufacturing and Operations. Daren is currently the Director of Strategic Initiatives where his vast knowledge and extensive experience in all aspects of print not only makes him a valued member of the Leadership Team, but a leader and mentor to staff and colleagues.

With almost three decades of sales management experience in manufacturing, publishing and printing, Doug joined Hemlock in 2010, and leads Hemlock’s Canadian sales and support teams, as well as the many marketing initiatives for the company. He is active in developing and implementing innovative, client-focused solutions for our established and rapidly growing base of new and valued clients.

Eric joined Hemlock in 2001 as a sales representative serving the Canadian market, rapidly developing new clients for Hemlock in many different categories including publications, catalogs, and marketing material for companies of all varieties for over 16 years. In 2017, he began to strategically develop new business in the US market and assist with Hemlock’s considerable growth south of the border.

Following several years of experience selling and gaining insights into the US market, he was appointed Sales Manager of our Seattle office in 2019. By 2021, Eric further elevated his responsibilities to his present role of Director of Sales USA, helping to bolster and support both the Seattle sales team and Hemlock’s Bay Area team in California.

With a clear ability to develop team synergy and a passion for print, Eric continues to set his sights on new goals and deliver innovative print solutions to our many customers.

After obtaining his BBA from SFU, Mark spent close to a decade working as an accountant in public practice.  Mark’s focus was on providing financial reporting and tax compliance services to small and medium sized private companies, primarily in the manufacturing and construction industries.  Mark joined Hemlock in 2018 as Controller before transitioning into his current role, VP of Finance. Mark oversees the Accounting and IT teams at Hemlock while being active in Hemlock’s pursuit of continuous process improvement, financial, operational and otherwise.

Nicole’s parents, Aaron and Bonnie, founded the Los Angeles-based Paper Chase Press in 1976. Nicole went on to receive her BFA in photography from Bard College. She worked in the fields of art and publishing, and in 2008 opened a contemporary art space and publishing imprint called Eighth Veil with her partner Kane Austin. During their time at the helm of Eighth Veil, Nicole and Kane experienced first-hand how deeply the love of print resonated within the art world, and so when the opportunity arose for the pair to take over Nicole’s family’s printing company, she and Kane took the reins. Together they began its transformation into what it is today, an industry leader in bespoke printed media. During that time Nicole and her colleague Mathew Swenson launched Intelligence LA, a network of vetted freelance creatives, where she spearheaded its Hire A Designer division, pairing creatives with clients for print design. After nearly 15 years of leadership and growth at Paper Chase Press, including the launch of their e-commerce division, partnerships with dozens of brands and institutions, and the expansion of their offerings and capabilities, Paper Chase Press was acquired by Hemlock. Nicole continues to lead the LA-based brand on behalf of Hemlock.

Peter’s career in graphic arts began over 40 years ago in Switzerland, where he received training in offset lithography, specializing in print colour reproduction. Peter joined a top Vancouver graphic arts company in 1976, where he eventually led the entire electronic prepress operation. With Hemlock since 1990, Peter now leads a team of over 30 skilled technicians, sharing his remarkable colour expertise, experience and insights with Hemlock’s design and corporate clients.

Serving as Hemlock’s President since 2012 and Chief Executive Officer in 2021, Richard oversees the strategic direction and growth of Hemlock and its subsidiary organizations.

Obtaining his Bachelor of Technology Degree from Ryerson’s Graphic Communication Management program in 1996, Richard has 30+ years of hands-on print industry experience in a number of roles, from production, to department leadership and for the past 15 years as a Senior Executive within the organization.

A second-generation family member in the business, Richard is guided by the values and principles that are the foundation of Hemlock’s early success. This means supporting the success of Hemlock Staff and Customers alike, applying continuous innovation throughout the business, and more broadly, demonstrating that business can be a meaningful force for positive change in society.

Rob began his career in the print industry in 1990. After completing a five-year apprenticeship in lithography in 1997 and after several years in prepress, Rob had many roles in customer service and production, including Project Manager, Production Scheduler, Production Management and Director of Operations. Rob’s attention to customer needs and focus on quality is what drives him everyday. In 2015, Rob joined Hemlock as the Production Scheduler before transitioning into his current role, Director of Manufacturing.

Stan began his career in the printing industry in 1985 and with training in the VVI Graphic Arts program, worked in prepress production for several years before transitioning to supervisory and management roles. In 2006, Stan joined Hemlock and held various roles in technical planning and estimating. Stan has also led the transition to a new ERP platform at both Hemlock Printers and PrismTech Graphics. As Vice President, Operations, Stan oversees the Customer Service team at Hemlock including estimating, litho planning and digital planning.

After completing a business diploma and a BTech at Toronto Metropolitan University studying Graphic Communications Management, Stephanie spent seven years on Hemlock’s sales team before moving into her current role in 2022. As Manager, Enterprise Solutions, Stephanie streamlines internal and external workflows to maximize the customer experience through online storefronts, dashboards, and customized solutions. She also supports the Customer Care team and works closely with IT, Operations, and Sales.

Stephanie is currently pursuing an MBA in Sustainable Innovation at the University of Victoria with expected completion in 2024.

With roots in the print industry, Vanessa started her career at Hemlock in the 80’s and brings with her a unique understanding of the culture and HR needs at Hemlock.

Starting as a part-time bindery assistant, Vanessa gained experience in many areas at Hemlock—Production, Accounting, Customer Service, Estimating and Planning—and in 2017, Vanessa accepted the position Payroll and Benefits Administrator. It was this position where she started to take on more HR responsibilities, eventually becoming the HR and Payroll Administrator. and in 2022, she joined the Leadership Team as Manager, Human Resources. With this move to Payroll and Human Resources, Vanessa has completed the Canadian PCP Program and earned her HR Management Certificate from BCIT.

Hemlock’s dedication to craft, continuous innovation, teamwork and sustainable practices are woven into our human resources initiatives. With her education and experience at Hemlock, Vanessa is excited to work in partnership with Leadership, Managers and their teams, and with individual employees to provide programs and services that foster a positive work environment.