David Savastano, Editor07.31.18
Kris Johansen, Toyo Ink America’s corporate environmental compliance manager, is dedicated to the industry, from providing expertise on EHS matters to serving as a leader with the Chicago Printing Ink Production Club (CPIPC).
He has a wide knowledge of the printing industry including technical, environmental and safety concerns, and has assisted and trained many printing companies with color and technical needs over the years.
“Working with and learning from experts in the field is a highlight for me,” he added.
Johansen began his career in 1986 at NAPIC as a lab technician. In 1989, he moved to INX as an application engineer and color specialist. In 2000, he headed to Handschy, and in 2006, Johansen joined Toyo Ink America as lab manager before being promoted to his current position.
Johansen serves on NAPIM’s Environmental Health and Safety Committee and the Food Packaging Safety Committee. He is an active member of the Chicago Printing Ink Production Club, where he has been president, VP, treasurer and board member.
“The friends and acquaintances I have made through the CPIPC and NAPIM/NPIRI functions are the highlights,” he noted. “I look forward to seeing my colleagues at various industry events.”
Johansen points to his family and numerous people he has worked with as influencing his career.
“I have worked with many knowledgeable technicians over the years,” he recalled. “Those that come to mind immediately are Lou Nava, Rich Poremba, Greg Castillo and John Copeland. They each guided and taught me new skills throughout various stages of my career and provided opportunities for me to grow within the industry. I also learned a great deal from the technicians I worked along-side every day. My mother and father set good examples of how to lead a fulfilling life, and how to enjoy all that I have been blessed with.”
Outside of your work, Johansen has many hobbies, including traveling.
“I enjoyed watching my two boys as they played competitive sports from grade school through high school,” said Johansen. “I also enjoy travel. My wife, Linda, and I are fortunate that we are able to enjoy travel to foreign countries occasionally. And we often enjoy local trips to southwest Michigan and to Tennessee.”
Johansen’s colleagues are delighted that he was honored with the Pioneer Award.
“I’ve known Kris for 18 years starting when we both worked for Handschy,” said Anita Cardona, administrative manager, Toyo Ink America. “He has always been very knowledgeable regarding the ink business from lab work to manufacturing and now being the corporate EHS coordinator at Toyo Ink America. He is very dedicated and very helpful to all his fellow employees. Congratulations to Kris – well deserved.”
“Kris was a great choice for the award for multiple reasons,” Doug Anderson – division manager, Toyo Ink America, said. “He is versatile. He currently holds the title of Corporate EHS Kris has been involved in our color management program, formulations and software development, and he is always willing to help any department or customer. His experience allows us to call on him for advice.”
Johansen said that he is thankful for being nominated for the Pioneer Award.
“I feel honored to receive the Pioneer Award, and I am thankful that my co-workers at Toyo thought to consider nominating me for this award,” he said. “I get to work with great group of people every day.”
He has a wide knowledge of the printing industry including technical, environmental and safety concerns, and has assisted and trained many printing companies with color and technical needs over the years.
“Working with and learning from experts in the field is a highlight for me,” he added.
Johansen began his career in 1986 at NAPIC as a lab technician. In 1989, he moved to INX as an application engineer and color specialist. In 2000, he headed to Handschy, and in 2006, Johansen joined Toyo Ink America as lab manager before being promoted to his current position.
Johansen serves on NAPIM’s Environmental Health and Safety Committee and the Food Packaging Safety Committee. He is an active member of the Chicago Printing Ink Production Club, where he has been president, VP, treasurer and board member.
“The friends and acquaintances I have made through the CPIPC and NAPIM/NPIRI functions are the highlights,” he noted. “I look forward to seeing my colleagues at various industry events.”
Johansen points to his family and numerous people he has worked with as influencing his career.
“I have worked with many knowledgeable technicians over the years,” he recalled. “Those that come to mind immediately are Lou Nava, Rich Poremba, Greg Castillo and John Copeland. They each guided and taught me new skills throughout various stages of my career and provided opportunities for me to grow within the industry. I also learned a great deal from the technicians I worked along-side every day. My mother and father set good examples of how to lead a fulfilling life, and how to enjoy all that I have been blessed with.”
Outside of your work, Johansen has many hobbies, including traveling.
“I enjoyed watching my two boys as they played competitive sports from grade school through high school,” said Johansen. “I also enjoy travel. My wife, Linda, and I are fortunate that we are able to enjoy travel to foreign countries occasionally. And we often enjoy local trips to southwest Michigan and to Tennessee.”
Johansen’s colleagues are delighted that he was honored with the Pioneer Award.
“I’ve known Kris for 18 years starting when we both worked for Handschy,” said Anita Cardona, administrative manager, Toyo Ink America. “He has always been very knowledgeable regarding the ink business from lab work to manufacturing and now being the corporate EHS coordinator at Toyo Ink America. He is very dedicated and very helpful to all his fellow employees. Congratulations to Kris – well deserved.”
“Kris was a great choice for the award for multiple reasons,” Doug Anderson – division manager, Toyo Ink America, said. “He is versatile. He currently holds the title of Corporate EHS Kris has been involved in our color management program, formulations and software development, and he is always willing to help any department or customer. His experience allows us to call on him for advice.”
Johansen said that he is thankful for being nominated for the Pioneer Award.
“I feel honored to receive the Pioneer Award, and I am thankful that my co-workers at Toyo thought to consider nominating me for this award,” he said. “I get to work with great group of people every day.”
