Consultation Services
Our Experts Will Come To You
At Damin Printing, we understand that time is a valuable asset. Our experienced consulting team is available to meet, at your place of business, to provide professional consulting services to help you keep your project under budget and meet your deadline.
Rene Damin
Rene Damin has been a part of Damin Printing since his childhood days. After graduating from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Rene attended Williamsport Area Community College to study Graphic Arts Communications. After graduation, Rene returned to Ebensburg to work for the family business. In 1982, Rene took over the reigns of the business and there was no looking back. Rene is responsible for leading the company from the traditional letterpress days into the world of offset printing and eventually into the digital printing world. Rene and his son, Nick work together daily to ensure Damin Printing produces top quality products and great service.
Rene has been actively involved in the Dauntless Fire Company for decades having served as Rescue Lieutenant for over 34 years and serving as an administrative officer as the financial secretary for over 20 years. Rene has also served on various boards in the area including the Ebensburg Main Street Partnership, the President’s Advisory Board at Mount Aloysius College and the Stokes Club Board at Saint Francis University.
When not at work you can find Rene at the Saint Francis University basketball and soccer games, volunteering at the Dauntless Fire Station or out for a walk in the community. Rene also enjoys spending time with his two grandkids. Rene resides in Ebensburg with his wife Janet and two daughters, Kimberly and Andrea.
Nick Damin
Nick Damin joined the family business in 2003 after working for a privately held accounting firm in Philadelphia. Over the course of his career in the printing industry, Nick has established a passion for utilizing a successful business model while expanding into new revenue streams. The company has maintained steady revenue growth while adding an apparel and promotional product line as well as direct mail and consulting services.
Nick is dedicated to giving back to the community coaching soccer for the last 15 years at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, various club travel teams and AYSO Region 703. He is also an active 17 year member of the Dauntless Fire Company (another long-standing family tradition) and serves on the board at Alleghenies Unlimited Care Providers.
Nick resides in Ebensburg with his wife Jenny and two children, Olivia and Roman.
Jason Kaplitz
Jason Kaplitz - Business Development Specialist. Mr. Kaplitz has been instrumental in igniting the rollout of the companies’ apparel decoration services and promotional products division while also helping to expand the company footprint.
Mr. Kaplitz is active in the community, he is a current member and immediate past President of the Conemaugh Township Rotary and has been active with many Rotary events in our region including Chillin’ for Charity, Camp PARC projects, the Johnstown Halloween Parade and many other events. He is the current President and Founding member of the BMW Riders, Laurel Highlands and has served on the Thunder in the Valley organizing committee. He has also served on the Dale Borough Council, and is currently Vice President of his home owners association. He is a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association and is active with several National marque clubs, including BMW Motorcycle Owners of America.
When he is not involved in community and work related events, Mr. Kaplitz enjoys cooking, wine making and photography. He is also an accomplished stained glass artist.
Mr. Kaplitz is a graduate of Ferndale High School and Cambria Rowe Business College and a lifelong resident of the region. He and his partner Joanne Dudash currently reside near Jennerstown.
Suzanne Sakmar
Suzanne Sakmar has been in the field of marketing and purchasing for over fifteen years. This time has brought various opportunities that cover the range of all marketing and purchasing settings along with numerous roles and responsibilities. Her expertise is in event management, social media, and design.
Suzanne earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, majoring in Business Marketing. Suzanne is ambassador for the Cambria Regional Chamber and a committee member for WIN (Women's Information Network).
Suzanne is an Ebensburg native but resides in Johnstown with her husband and two daughters. Her hobbies include traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
David Snyder
Dave Snyder has been a marketing consultant for over 20 years. His expertise is in finding his clients winning media sales solutions. With a background that includes television, radio, and digital media, he has a deep understanding of the media landscape.
Dave resides in Bellwood with his wife, plus two dogs, and three cats, but despite evidence to the contrary, insists he isn’t a crazy pet person.
Active in local government, Dave currently serves as Mayor of Bellwood Borough. His hobbies include photography, and he is an avid motorcyclist.
