Brian Sims's Schools

• ITT Technical Institute , Class of 1994 Bachelors in Electrical Engineering Associate’s in Electrical Engineering

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• Brian Sims on the Columbia Tower Club, Brian Sims February, 2011 As the head of one of the fastest growing companies in Washington State, I believe strongly in the value of professional development. In my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of United Reprographics, based in Seattle, Washington, I develop and implement strategies to meet our company’s goals and objectives. Since 1999, my leadership has allowed United Reprographics to become the largest minority-owned printing company in the state. In order to grow the company and provide the best service possible, I participate actively in professional associations such as Tabor 100 as well as business networking opportunities at the Columbia Tower Club. From my experience as chief executive of United Reprographics, building strong business relationships can be crucial to the continued growth and success of a company. As a member of the Columbia Tower Club, I have the opportunity to develop valuable business contacts in the heart of the city. Located high above downtown Seattle, the Club offers extensive resources to facilitate professional development; in addition to frequently hosting events for professional and personal enrichment, the Club provides an environment suitable for both working and entertaining. With a comprehensive range of business services that include a variety of workspaces, logistical tools, videoconferencing, and meeting services, the Club enables members to work away from the office and in the company of some of the leading business professionals in the community. Moreover, as part of the Clubcorp network, the Columbia Tower Club allows members to entertain for business at a number of convenient venues throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. To further the success of United Reprographics, I continually look for ways to drive the company’s growth and better achieve our strategy, mission, and philosophy. The Columbia Tower Club offers a supportive environment and valuable resources for me as I work toward this goal.

• Pete Carroll, Brian Sims March, 2011 CEO Brian Sims heads United Reprographics in Seattle, Washington. United Reprographics is the largest minority-owned printing company in the state and recently received recognition from the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the fastest-growing companies in Washington. Although Brian Sims stays very busy at his company, he manages to take time for leisure activities and enjoys a good read. In particular, Brian Sims enjoys the work of Pete Carroll and lists Win Forever: Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion among his favorite books. Pete Carroll, perhaps best known for his legendary career coaching football, also writes and presents motivational speeches. His most famous coaching philosophy incorporates the title of his book and reads simply Win Forever. Peter Clay Carroll’s coaching experience includes posts as Head Coach and Executive Vice President of the Seattle Seahawks and former Head Coach of the New England Patriots, the New York Jets, and the University of Southern California Trojans. In his early career, Carroll played football for two years at the College of Marin and two years at University of the Pacific, where he earned All-Pacific Coast Athletic Conference honors for both years. After he received his Bachelor’s degree, Carroll enrolled in a Master’s program at the University of the Pacific and coached as a graduate assistant while he attended classes. Later in his career, Carroll made it into the Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame for his work with the football team. After graduating from University of the Pacific, Carroll worked as an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas, Iowa State University, and Ohio State University. After coaching college football for a decade, Carroll entered the NFL in 1984. He accepted a position as the defensive backs coach for the Buffalo Bills and then took a similar position for the Minnesota Vikings. Joining the New York Jets in 1990, Carroll acted as defensive coordinator for the next four seasons. In 1994, the Jets named Carroll head coach but fired him after just one season. Carroll went on to coach the San Francisco 49ers and later became the New England Patriots’ head coach, a position he left after two years. In 2000, Carroll became head coach to the University of Southern California Trojans and signed a five-year contract. Carroll stayed with the Trojans until January of 2010, when he took his current position as head coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

• Brian Sims on Services Offered by United Reprographics (Part II), Brian Sims May, 2011 by Brian Sims Indoor and outdoor graphics – For companies or individuals seeking high-quality graphics for use in promotional or marketing materials, United Reprographics possesses significant experience in large-format graphics on a wide variety of mediums. Examples of indoor graphics projects undertaken by United Reprographics include stage and exhibit graphics, floor graphics, wall murals, posters, and art. Outdoor graphic projects, such as backlit displays, which require a sturdy design and water-resistant coatings, can still benefit from rich and vibrant colors that will attract attention. United Reprographics also prints directly onto a wide array of substrates, including acrylics, art paper, canvas, coroplast, diebond, fabric, magnetic material, mesh, and styrene. Finishing services – For projects that require only the end touches, United Reprographics offers a wide range of in-house mounting, custom cutting, laminating, and other bindery services to improve the final appearance of print and proposal projects. Finishing services available at United Reprographics include collation and insertion of covers and tabs, folding, and laminating with luster, matte, or gloss finishes. In addition to mounting materials on foam core and poster board, United Reprographics also produces digital cut-outs for signs and graphics and performs essential bindery functions such as Chicago screw, Wire-O bind, Plasti-coil, plastic comb, saddle stitch, and tape bind. Digital archiving – To help companies keep track of crucial files and documents without complex paper filing systems, United Reprographics can digitally archive hard copy and digital documents. By scanning, indexing, and storing various types of original drawings, artwork, plans, and legal documents, United Reprographics ensures that clients enjoy quick and efficient access to crucial information. Examples of storage media include Zip disks, CDs, personal networks and intranets, and United Reprographics’ own secure server. Equipment leasing – For companies in need of professional printing equipment, United Reprographics offers a wide variety of on-site imaging solutions to help decrease costs, improve efficiency, and increase revenue streams. The team of workflow professionals at United Reprographics possesses extensive experience with numerous kinds of equipment leases and can aid any business in taking advantage of the resources that United Reprographics has to offer. Benefits of equipment leases with United Reprographics include a usage-based payment system, free maintenance and service, cost recovery tracking, and print cost analysis. To learn more about the services offered by United Reprographics, visit the website at UnitedReprographics.com.

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