Howard “Howie” Fenton has been a thought leader in the printing and digital communication industry for more than 25 years.  A noted author of four books and hundreds of articles and blogs, Fenton is a sought after consultant and engaging speaker called upon to present at industry events around the world.

Fenton is a trusted advisor to the enterprise, commercial and in-plant printers, as well as hardware and software companies. He is a subject matter expert on the best practices used by leading companies and workflow strategies to streamline operations. His knowledge of hardware, software, process improvement tools, and industry best practices allows him to benchmark, assess, and repair inefficient processes, overcome bottlenecks, and improve financial and operational effectiveness. 


He helps clients succeed by analyzing both in-house and outsourced options for sourcing strategies to achieve optimum efficiency. Howie’s knowledge of the print industry is deeply rooted in both theoretical as well as practical experience.  He has taught at the Rochester Institute of Technology School of Printing and has managed both a quick printing company and the department of a commercial printing firm.