Reinventing FTA: Nathan Ridnouer on the Future of Flexographic Printing

In Episode 4 of Unpacking the Brand, hosts Randy Kessler and Ken Theriot sit down with Nathan Ridnouer, President of the nonprofit Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), to discuss his journey from managing a movie theater to leading one of the most impactful trade associations in the packaging world. Discover what Nathan’s doing to modernize industry education, promote volunteerism, and build trust through radical transparency; all while steering a nonprofit through industry change.Topics Covered:FTA’s evolution under new leadershipWorkforce development & youth outreachImportance of in-person training in a post-COVID worldHow volunteering can boost your careerTransparency as a nonprofit leadership strategy🔗 Subscribe and share to stay in the know on branding, business, and beyond.Chapters: 00:00 Intro + InfoFlex Recap 02:00 Meet Nathan Ridnouer 05:00 From Multiplex to Mission-Driven 10:00 Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Mindsets 14:00 Reinventing Industry Education 20:00 Why In-Person Events Still Matter 27:00 Educating the Next Generation 33:00 Leadership Through Transparency 39:00 How to Get Involved with FTA 46:00 Upcoming FTA Technical Conference 50:00 Nathan’s Favorite Brands + Book 52:00 Final ThoughtsCheck out the other shows our network has to offer!