Our Team
Strength in Leadership.
Meet the CJK Group leadership family, each contributing significantly to the success and growth of our organization.
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Chief Executive Officer
Chris Kurtzman
Chief Executive Officer
Chris is the founder and CEO of CJK Group, Inc. Prior to his current role, he served as President of Bang Printing for 24 years. His emphasis on leadership and employee development has fostered a workplace where everyone can contribute and feel a part of a winning team. His entrepreneurial approach continues to result in new opportunities and extraordinary business growth for the entire organization. Chris has a degree in International Business Management/Economics from Saint John’s University in Minnesota.
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Chief Financial Officer
Ben Matalamaki
Chief Financial Officer
Ben oversees accounting, finance, treasury, tax, procurement, IT, and M&A for CJK Group, Inc. He joined the company as CFO in 2016. Ben previously held the CFO position at a multi-national manufacturing company. Prior to that, he was a manager at accounting firm Clifton Larson Allen. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel
Aaron Crandall
Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Aaron started as Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel with CJK Group in 2022 and has over two decades of experience working with some of the largest law firms in the U.S. Aaron has a bachelor’s degree in Economics & Political Science and a Juris Doctor degree.
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chief information officer &
chief technology officer
Grant Miller
Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Grant is responsible for Global Technology Solutions throughout CJK Group. Grant has an extensive background leading Technology and Solutions based businesses to growth, most recently as President and CEO of BlueCrest, a private equity spinoff from Pitney Bowes. Prior to that, Grant was President and COO for Pitney Bowes Enterprise Solutions business and spent 25 years in various positions at RR Donnelley including leading Global Technology, Operations and Product Development. Grant has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Butler University.
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Chief Human Resources Officer
Dale Tepp
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dale has responsibility for all human resources functions of CJK Group. She has over three decades of experience in senior HR leadership roles in the print, paper, and packaging industry with Great Northern Nekoosa Corporation, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Cenveo, and most recently as Chief Human Resources Officer for Sheridan prior to joining CJK Group. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin.
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chief sales officer
Todd Vanek
Chief Sales Officer
Todd started at Bang Printing, now Sheridan MN, in 1997 in customer services and moved from there into sales and was promoted to Vice President of Sales. As CJK Group began to evolve through various acquisitions, Todd became President of Sheridan MN and Sheridan OH, and today serves as Chief Sales Officer for CJK Group.
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Chief Operations Officer-Print
Rob Nawfel
Chief Operations Officer-Print
Rob joined the company as Chief Operations Officer-Print in 2024. Rob oversees the Sheridan and Kodi Collective print manufacturing facilities. Rob has extensive leadership experience in Operation Integrations, MIS integrations, and Sales & Marketing throughout his 34-year career in the industry. Rob previously held President positions at CGX, 1-Vision, Runbeck Election Services and most recently Prisma Graphic Corporation.
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President of Knowledgeworks global ltd.
Atul Goel
President of KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd.
Atul is responsible for the global content services business of CJK Group. Over the last two decades, Atul has held several senior level operation and technology roles in publishing services and content management businesses. Prior to his current position as President of KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd., he was President of Cenveo Publisher Services. Atul has a Bachelor’s of Engineering degree from University of Poona, India, an MS in Technology from Pittsburg State University, and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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President of Offset Print, Kodi Collective
Paula Montgomery
President of Offset Print, Kodi Collective
A trusted visionary strategist who builds cultures of excellence, Paula thrives in a business in need of change and appreciates creative problem solving. She is a respected leader in manufacturing, operations, and finance and believes that people who feel valued and respected perform at a much higher level. Paula serves as Kodi Collective’s President of Offset Print.
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President of Marketing & Creative Services, Kodi Collective
Jonathan Shean
President of Marketing & Creative Services, Kodi Collective
Jonathan Shean has over 25 years of experience in growing and evolving marketing services businesses. In 2012, he laid the foundation for what would evolve into Kodi Collective’s highly regarded Marketing Execution Services business. With a focus on customer strategy and corporate development, Jonathan has driven the company’s growth trajectory. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA with distinction in Corporate Strategy from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Jonathan’s strategic vision and innovative approach continue to propel Kodi Collective to success in the industry.
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President of Digital Lizard
Harry Vinson
President of Digital Lizard
Harry joined CJK Group as Vice President of Corporate Development in September of 2023 and also serves as President of Digital Lizard. Harry has extensive experience in operations, procurement, and sales within the printing industry. He has held senior positions at Xeikon, Komori, Cenveo, RR Donnelley (formerly Moore/Wallace) MAN Roland, and Quebecor. He has also worked as an Operating Partner at the private equity firm Soundcore Capital Partners. Harry has a Bachelor of Science degree from Murray State University in Printing Management.
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President of Sheridan
G. Paul Bozuwa
President of Sheridan
Paul has been working in the printing and publishing services business for three decades. Paul has held a variety of positions including Chief Sales Officer for Sheridan, President of Sheridan subsidiary companies, and now, President of the Sheridan division of the CJK Group. Paul has an MBA from the Whittemore School of Business at the University of NH and a BA from Dartmouth College.
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President of Tweddle Group
Todd Headlee
President of Tweddle Group
Todd joined CJK Group as President of Tweddle Group in January 2023. Throughout his career, Todd has had direct oversight at multiple companies developing best-in-class cloud-based SaaS solutions in multiple industries. He also serves as a board member for GrowthZone, a leading high-growth association management SaaS company.
