Dana Faso

Canada | Alberta | danaf@friesens.com

I am pleased to be part of the Friesens sales team as our Alberta representative. I come to Friesens with a very strong sales background and dedication to providing excellent customer service.

I have worked within the medical industry so when it comes to picking up the technical aspects of print and manufacturing it comes easy. I have always had a love for books and I am thrilled to be a part of this exciting industry.

I would love to be a part of your vision, your masterpiece your” book.” So if the opportunity arises, please think of Friesens and give me a call. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you!

Dana Faso
Phone: 403.479.4681

Dominic Papineau

Canada | Quebec/Ottawa | dominicp@friesens.com

C’est tellement un plaisir et à la fois un honneur de me retrouver à travailler pour Friesens. Mon expérience de plus de 17 ans dans le marché de l’imprimerie au Québec entre autre dans le marché de l’imprimerie du livre, qui est maintenant une partie de moi, me permettent aujourd’hui de jouir pleinement de ma vie familiale et professionnelle équilibrée.

Après plusieurs années dans ce marché, la passion du livre imprimé demeure ma vocation primordiale, il me fera donc vraiment plaisir, tout au long de sa fabrication, de vous aider à développer, instruire, diriger et de suivre le cheminement que parcourra ce nouvel ouvrage imprimé, votre livre…

Vous pouvez toujours me joindre aux adresses et numéros suivants :

Dominic Papineau
566 Rue Crépeau
Mascouche, QC J7K 2A4
T :450-474-5508

It is such a pleasure and an honour to be working for Friesens. I have spent over 17 years in the printing industry in Quebec, during which time book printing has become second nature to me. Today, this experience allows me to enjoy a happily balanced family and professional life.

After several years working in the sector, book printing remains my driving passion. I will be delighted to help you throughout the production process in developing, instructing, directing and following the progression of this new printed work – your book.

Feel free to contact me at the following addresses or phone number:

Dominic Papineau
566 Rue Crépeau
Mascouche,QCJ7K 2A4
T: 450-474-5508

Donovan Bergman

Canada | Central (SK, MB, NT, YT, NU, NW-ON) | donovanb@friesens.com

A born and raised Altona boy, I went to Winnipeg for my post-secondary education graduating with a diploma in business administration from Red River College and followed that up with a commerce degree from the University of Manitoba . 

I joined the Friesens team in 2002 working as a customer service representative for two years, left the company for a short time and then returned to join the sales force in 2005. The territory I cover includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Ontario and the Northern Territories.

 My office is based in the plant, so I get to follow my customers’ book projects very closely throughout the production process. The customer service background I have also helps my customers as we’re able to come up with creative solutions & options when developing a book project.

When away from the office I enjoy spending time reading, watching, playing or coaching a wide variety of sports, as well as investing time as a part of the leadership team of my church.

At home, my wife Andrea and I enjoy watching our son Luke grow and develop. Both our families live in the Altona area, so we enjoy the comfort of having Luke’s grandparents and our siblings nearby.

Donovan Bergman
One Printers Way
Altona, MB R0G 0B0
T: 204.319.8114

Fred Cheetham

Canada | Ontario | fredc@friesens.com

Hello, I have worked at Friesens in the Toronto sales office since 1983. Before coming to Friesens I worked in publishing, first in editorial, then in production. My last position was Production Manager at Butterworths Canada. I work with trade and educational publishers, getting their books out to them when they are needed and produced to a high standard. If you have any questions about printing and/or publishing your book, please get in touch with me. I will be happy to be of service.

Fred Cheetham
T: 416-445-7872

Gerhard Aichelberger

Canada | British Columbia (Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands) | gerhard@printsmithgroup.com

Hello, my name is Gerhard Aichelberger and I am the Friesens Book Division Representative for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, and also the San Juan Islands of Washington. I have been with Friesens in this position since 2003, and am extremely proud and honoured to be a part of such a solid and professional organization.

I have been working in the printing industry since 1976 and am a Journeyman Pressman by trade. I had been working in print production for about 20 years, when I switched over to the sales side of the industry. My production experience, along with my sales experience, affords me the opportunity to help customers with all aspects of their book project. I consider my role more as one of a consultant, providing customers with all the information they require in order to make fully informed and educated decisions. I then help to make sure that the manufacturing process goes as planned, and will ultimately ensure that customers are happy with every aspect of their printing experience.

I was born and raised here on beautiful Vancouver Island, which has provided me with a wonderful environment to raise my family with my wife, Glenda. My sales office is located in Cobble Hill, just north of Victoria on the southern end of the island. I look forward to the possibility of helping you with your book project, and demonstrating to you what a great experience printing with Friesens can be.

Gerhard Aichelberger
1341 Carlton Drive,
Cobble Hill, B.C.
V0R 1L6
(250) 743-7669 or toll free at (888)-364-2500

Jorge Rocha

Canada | British Columbia Mainland | jorger@friesens.com

 As your Friesens Vancouver based Representative for British Columbia Mainland and the Sunshine Coast, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many successful writers, and publishers as well as entrepreneurial clients across the province in a consultative sales/service capacity.

I grew up in northern BC (Kitimat) and have travelled the province extensively so I feel passionate about BC Book Publishing.  I’ve made it my mission to assist publishers of all levels of expertise to effectively communicate their ideas in order to produce professional, cost efficient, attractive hardcover and softcover titles for the retail book trade as well as other specialty markets.

I’ve been the Friesens point person here since January 1998 and since that time I’ve witnessed the publishing industry go through some major changes, especially over these past few years. What remains consistent to successful publishing is a quality book product, the willingness/ability to adapt your marketing techniques and the perseverance required to promote and distribute your book project.

As a guest lecturer at Simon Fraser University and the Canadian Publishing Seminar Series on book production and as a member of the Alcuin Society, I’m kept abreast of current publishing trends and marketing techniques and try to share these with my clients.

I can advise on book production issues (layout/design) that should be taken into consideration prior to printing and provide cost efficient pricing and coordinated scheduling through to distribution.

Jorge Rocha
2703 Franklin Street
Vancouver, BC V5K 1X7
T: 604-205-7255

Marg Macleod

Canada | Ontario | margm@friesens.com

Hello, my name is Marg Macleod; my background includes print sales in book manufacturing, print training, print buying and print consulting with a focus on workflow management, lean manufacturing, and management information systems.

My post-grad education was at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and as a result I am a Certified Quality Process Auditor, an ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor and a Certified Internal Auditor.
I am actively involved with a number of Print Industry associations and teach courses for print production buyers.

Author of seven textbooks which are support materials for Print Production courses, I have also written a number of White Papers on specific Lean Management procedures and Management Information Systems for print industry manufacturing vendors. I regularly write articles for various print and marketing industry publications on a number of print-related topics.

While I spend most of my time in Toronto, I enjoy quiet time at my Lake Huron home, near the home of the world-famous Wiarton Willie (the original prognosticating groundhog).

I look forward to helping you with your next book project. You can contact me at:

Friesens
300-1370 Don Mills Road
Don Mills, ON M3B 3N7
T: 416-254-4941
margm@friesens.com

Rob Tucci

Canada | Ontario | robt@friesens.com

I am pleased to be of service to our Ontario based customers.
I have lived in the Toronto area my entire life and love the diversity it has to offer.

I spend a lot of my spare time watching my son play hockey in local rinks or out of town tournaments all year round.

I took a somewhat creative route to the world of publishing and printing. I graduated from University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Since then I have been working in the Graphic Arts Industry for the last 24 years for some well respected organizations. The majority of that time dedicated to working with book Publishers. My most recent role was that of Print Specialist for a major office products company.

I am proud to work for Friesens, North America’s premiere book manufacturer with a great history as a Canadian company.

Rob Tucci
Friesens
23 Blue Springs Rd
Toronto, ON M6L 2T5
T: 416-445-7872

Ron Such

Canada | Atlantic (NS, NB, NL, PEI) | rons@friesens.com

Hello Atlantic Canada!

After spending 25 years in the yearbook business, I’m “switching gears” and moving to our book division. I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been fortunate enough to provide printing services to high profile Universities, Colleges and Secondary Schools across Canada. Seventeen of those years were spent in ON where I resided in Kitchener. As well as being involved in the printing business, I also owned a student leadership company called “Choose to Lead” and worked with student leadership groups across Canada.

I now reside in beautiful Hantsport NS with my wife, three children and various pets. When not working, I coach baseball, help out in various minor sports with my kids and do volunteer work for our town.

Friesens is a truly GREAT Canadian company and I’m proud to be their rep in Atlantic Canada. I service NS, NB, PEI and of course NF and look forward to helping with any of your book printing needs. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience. I’ll reply promptly and follow up with a personal meeting.

Thanks for taking the time to visit our site…

Ron Such
52 Holmes Hill
PO Box 653
Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0
T: 902-684-0888