Long Beach, CA
Meet the Masters @ WRAPSconnect – Panel Discussion and Happy Hour
This moderated afternoon panel discussion will take a deep dive into utilizing the industry’s available programs and resources to ensure your aggressive shop growth, navigating changes in the market, and evolving into new profit centers and fine-tuning your plan, including your exit strategy. Join industry influencers as they discuss their big leaps of faith. There will be a 45-minute moderated session followed by 30 minutes of Q&A, followed by a wraps family happy hour, aka, Meet the Masters. This can’t-miss event fills up quickly.
Find out more about the Master Panelists below:
Speakers
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Jen CarneyOwner and OperatorCarbon WrapsPart of a husband-and-wife team, Jen has owned and operated Carbon Wraps in Orlando, Florida, since 2009. The company started as and continues to be a primarily color change and vehicle restyling shop. Jen started on the business side of things and began focusing more on installations over a decade ago. She is proud to have been able to take advantage of several training sessions and hold several certifications. The team travel as 3M authorized trainers and are opening a 3M authorized training facility. Teaching is one of Jen’s passions. She also heads up Women of Wraps, where women in the industry can be highlighted for their accomplishments. Her attention to detail and love for the wrap world is also put to use as a judge at GPX WRAPSCON’s Wrap Olympics.
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Kristin LanzaroneCEOWrapStar ProMeet Kristin, the dynamic force behind WrapStar Pro with over a decade of entrepreneurial success. From self-taught owner to industry luminary, her journey reflects resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Certified in multiple brands and a revered multi-brand trainer, Kristin shapes industry standards while empowering the next generation. Beyond business, Kristin's dedication to community involvement and advocacy is unparalleled. Her efforts have earned her prestigious awards such as the Women in Wide Format Award 2021 and the Best of Wide Format Award 2024, underscoring her leadership and impact within the industry. Recognized as one of the “Top 40 under 40" by the Sacramento Business Journal, Kristin's leadership extends far beyond her business ventures, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and community alike. Join Kristin on the panel as she shares insights, experiences, and a vision for the future of the industry, drawing upon her wealth of knowledge and expertise as the face of the “Master the Wrap” Initiative training program and a multi-brand trainer to inspire others to reach new heights of success.
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Tim EvansOwner and Founder, Pro Sign GraphicsFounder, Wrappermapper.comTim Evans is a 30+ year veteran of the sign and graphics industry. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Tim has witnessed the craft grow from traditional, hand-lettered signage through the tech explosion and into the full-color amazing graphics industry it is today. Tim enjoys the daily challenges of being an owner of two successful wrap shops based in Columbus, Ohio, as well as being a highly active promoter of the print and wrap industry around the globe. Additional skills as a professional published photographer, an avid bushcrafter, and an advocate for electronic music keeps Tim busy, active and creative.
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Starla MillerCo-chief visionaryMiller DecalsStarla Miller is the co-chief visionary at Miller Decals LLC, the largest exclusive vinyl installation company in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mississippi College. Starla has been a judge for the GPX and WRAPSCON for the past seven years. She is a creative, versatile, determined, open-minded individual that loves learning, and spending time with friends and enjoys working with others. When they are not living the wrap-dream life at Miller Decals’ new facility in Acworth, Georgia, she and her co-chief, Jim Miller, love being on the water or camping with their schnauzer shop dog named Scout and growing family. They welcomed their first and only granddaughter in January.
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Jamie MullicanOwnerWrap Artist and School of WrapJamie “Mully” Mullican has been in the graphics business for 26 years. With a degree in graphic design, Mully started Wrap Artist with the vision of serving the music industry’s largest names. This includes taking the ideas in their head and extracting them through the design process, producing that artwork on industry leading equipment, and professionally installing through a highly trained team. In addition to founding Wrap Artist and co-founding Masters of Branding (MOB), he recently founded School of Wrap, a 3M authorized training facility. He has spent decades mastering his skills and is in the process earned the status of 3M Authorized Trainer. He now holds 11 certifications from the industry's leading manufacturers. He has dedicated his entire career to advancing the graphics industry.
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