MasterGraphics: Announces ownership changes

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Darin Tessier, Marketing Manager

608-210-2701, darin.tessier@mastergraphics.com

Mark Lackovic to join Mike Wilkes at helm of technology services firm

MADISON, Wis. — In anticipation of his impending retirement, Bob Kraft has sold his equity share in MasterGraphics Inc., to Mike Wilkes, president and majority owner, and Mark Lackovic, vice president of operations. Kraft will remain the firm’s 
vice president of administration until his retirement on October 31, 2012.

“Bob Kraft has been a driving force behind the many changes and developmental phases of MasterGraphics throughout his 35-year tenure,” said Mike Wilkes. “By selling his equity now and remaining in his current position until he retires, we will be assured of a smooth and gradual transition.”

Kraft joined the firm in 1975 when he was hired as a cameraman in the photography department at Master Blue Print (which later became MasterGraphics Inc.). He also served as lead cameraman, assistant production manager, director of the CAD department and vice president of the Technical division. Among his notable accomplishments, Kraft was the architect of the company’s first website in 1997 and a nationwide e-commerce site in 2000.

Lackovic joined MasterGraphics in 2003 and was named vice president of operations in 2006. He will continue in his current role and have minority stake in the company while Wilkes, who joined also MasterGraphics 2002, will remain president and principal owner of the company.

“We are very pleased to announce Mark Lackovic’s ownership share and visible commitment in MasterGraphics,” said Mike Wilkes. “Since joining the firm, Mark has been instrumental in the growth of MasterGraphics and has demonstrated his dedication to making this a successful company and a great place to work.”

About MasterGraphics Inc.:

MasterGraphics is an Autodesk® Premier Solutions Provider (PSP) for the manufacturing, architecture and education communities and is headquartered in Madison, Wis., with offices in Milwaukee, Appleton, Chicago and Minneapolis. Serving as a trusted advisor to its clients, MasterGraphics helps to streamline the design process and utilization of CAD data through an integrated mix of software, hardware, professional services and digital imaging and distribution offerings.  MasterGraphics celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2009.  For more information, please visit http://www.mastergraphics.com.