From the Outside Looking in

By Dana Johnson

I can remember the first time I met the KPB team, nearly five years ago. They were a new vendor that our marketing team was trying on. Maybe it was the southern lilt to one member's voice, the easy enthusiasm they all exhibited or the genuine way they talked to me, but it only took a few moments of conversation before I felt like we were friends. And it took probably five minutes after that before I stopped viewing them as a vendor and started viewing them as a partner. You can’t fake those things. They just are. Follow up the personal connection with unwavering consistency, meeting ridiculous deadline requests with a smile, and suggestions for how to save cost, and you have a winning combination. KPB provided all of those in spades!

Consequently, my vendor did become a true business partner and ultimately, a friend. But it’s not just me with whom this has happened. I’d venture to say it happens with most of KPB’s clients because caring about people is not just their business philosophy, it’s what drives them as a company.

Fast forward five years and imagine my curiosity as I found myself working here. Would the impression I had as a client hold fast behind closed doors? Could the philosophy of investing in people be felt by the employees? Would the commitment to excellence be evident in the culture here? The answer to all of these is yes. The owner’s personal brand does not stop with them. It permeates throughout the building. Even on the busiest day, you’ll see people banding together to make it all happen. This translates to a supportive work environment where each person is dedicated to producing a great product every time.

Stop by sometime; you can feel it in the air!

Cincinnati State Internship Program

KPB is proudly partnering with Cincinnati State through their Internship Program. Cincinnati State is focused on helping students gain the knowledge they need to be employable and successful in their chosen field.


Here at KPB, we have had the opportunity to work with students pursuing various careers in the Printing and Design fields. We give them irreplaceable hands on experience throughout our operation and share the same interest in their success. The focus of each intern has varied; however, they have been exposed to all areas of the process. By working within the industry while in school, they have been able to practically apply the knowledge that they are gaining during their education.


We at KPB have enjoyed the chance to be their academic/career partners and mentors; giving them a stepping stone into their future. We will continue to work with Cincinnati State to help open the door for new students.