TED STRAUS
PRESIDENT & CEO
Ted Straus is the President and CEO at Suttle-Straus, Inc. As the fourth generation of the Straus family to lead the organization, Ted strives to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization through a forward-thinking approach to communication solutions and technology.
With expertise in strategic planning, technology-based implementations, process improvement, and operational management, his unique skill set and experience has put Suttle-Straus at the forefront of innovation within a quickly-evolving industry.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
JOHN FOX
Director of Finance
John started with the organization in 1994 and has over 30 years of industry experience. He graduated from Upper Iowa University with a BS in Accounting.
As Director of Finance, John has fiduciary oversight for the organization while providing financial strategies, ERP system administration, and reporting of company performance. John also provides counsel to the leadership team on financial and related matters to enhance company operations and performance.
STEVE HAROLD
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A graduate of the United States Military Academy with a BS in Aerospace Engineering, Steve is an eight-year Army veteran and a proven leader.
Before joining the organization in 2014, Steve worked 13 years for a global industrial gas corporation within the sales, operations and business development functions. He received his MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a trained Six Sigma Black Belt.
Brett Keene
Chief Operating Officer
Brett’s journey with Suttle-Straus began in 1995, where he started as a Production Planner, before moving up the ranks as Mailing Manager, Director of Mailing and Imaging, Director of Operations, and VP of Operations. Brett received his BBA from Edgewood College in 2012.
Brett has demonstrated natural leadership abilities and a unique ability to connect our internal teams making our broader organizational goals a reality.
As Chief Operating Officer, Brett is focused on company-wide operational improvements to support long-term strategic initiatives.
Brett Donelan
Vice President of Operations & Technology
Brett's journey with Suttle-Straus began in 1996 as an Electronic Prepress Operator, before moving up the ranks as Premedia Manager and, most recently, Director of Operations. Brett received his Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Advertising from South Dakota State University.
With a vast knowledge of our systems and expertise in color management and process automation, Brett has played a critical role in our ongoing continuous improvement initiatives, designing automated workflows that connect internal teams and drive our broader organizational goals forward.
In his current role, Brett is focused on leveraging technology and operations to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Kristi Ziegler
Director of Client Experience
Kristi Ziegler has a long history in the printing industry, with more than 32 years of experience in toner, inkjet, sheetfed and web heat-set printing. Her experience includes roles across multiple departments including purchasing, engineering, material handling, vendor relations, estimating and front-end operations.
Kristi's specialty is in process improvement and applying Lean manufacturing techniques to improve operational efficiency.
