ABOUT UGS
We are a team of 10 student managers who run and operate University Graphic Systems (UGS) located on the Cal Poly campus. UGS is a student-managed, student-operated experiential enterprise that provides full graphic and printing services for the Cal Poly campus constituency. Since our inception in 1968, UGS has provided hands-on experience for students entering the graphic communication industry.
Students train for two quarters in specific areas of their choice such as sales, marketing, prepress, estimating, sheet-fed and web offset lithography, bindery, finishing, and mailing services. After completing their initial training, students are eligible to apply for paid positions within the enterprise, advancing to supervisory roles within their specific areas of interest. Students/employees who are interested in management are interviewed and hired annually to manage and run our company.
UGS places a high value on relationships with clients and have a passion for print, design and web development. UGS pursues the opportunity to learn and grow skills through partnerships with corporate sponsors, the Graphic Communication Department, Cal Poly Corporation, the Cal Poly campus, and the greater San Luis Obispo area.
Advised by an assigned faculty member and a full-time technician, students are exposed to real-life managerial situations that require logical, succinct, and critical decisions that can affect the success of any printing company.
Meet the team!
The General Manager is responsible for the administration of UGS finances including budgets, reports and payroll coordination. The General Manager meets with Cal Poly Corporation Administartors, leads managements meetings and maintains relations with the GrC faculty, staff, and advisory board. They are also responsible for the creation and maintenance of the UGS Website.
General Manager
Reece John
Maddi Boynton
The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in overseeing the daily operations and administration of UGS. The Assistant General Manager assists with financial management, employee coordination, and management meetings. They also support the organization and execution of UGS projects, help coordinate the management team, and offer support within IGS where needed.
Assistant General Manager
Elle Witkowski
The Account Manager meets with current and potential clients to create and maintain customer relationships. They are responsible for working with fellow managers and UGS interns on new product development to further UGS’s growth and development within the Graphic Communication Industry.
Account Manager
The Account Manager meets with current and potential clients to create and maintain customer relationships. They are responsible for working with fellow managers and UGS interns on new product development to further UGS’s growth and development within the Graphic Communication Industry.
Account Manager
Halle Bates
Anney Hoang
The Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the completion of all commercial jobs. Each Project Manager is responsible for managing each job throughout the UGS workflow from estimating and imposing to actual production and customer communication.
Project Manager
Aviv Golan
The Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the completion of all commercial jobs. Each Project Manager is responsible for managing each job throughout the UGS workflow from estimating and imposing to actual production and customer communication.
Project Manager
The Specialty Printing Manager is responsible for overseeing all specialty services. Other responsibilities include experimenting with new and emerging print technologies to help expand UGS’s markets.
Specialty Manager
Eva Pitzer
Carina Olsen
The Specialty Printing Manager is responsible for overseeing all specialty services. Other responsibilities include experimenting with new and emerging print technologies to help expand UGS’s markets.
Specialty Manager
Camryn O’Hara
The Marketing Manager is responsible for creating and implementing a quarterly strategic marketing plan and promotional campaign for UGS. Other responsibilities include managing UGS social media accounts, designing internal collateral for UGS, and creating promotional materials.
Marketing Manager
Kylie Copeland
The Marketing Manager is responsible for creating and implementing a quarterly strategic marketing plan and promotional campaign for UGS. Other responsibilities include managing UGS social media accounts, designing internal collateral for UGS, and creating promotional materials.
Marketing Manager
Colleen Twomey
The UGS Advisor provides guidance and support to the student team throughout the year. They assist with communication between UGS and Cal Poly partners or clients when needed, and work closely with the General Manager to help set up the annual budget. The advisor serves as a consistent resource for the team, offering mentorship and insight as needed.
UGS Advisor
Industry Involvement
UGS is supported by generous contributions from the printing and publishing industry.
Electronics for Imaging
Print ePS
Esko
Heidelberg
Hewlett-Packard
Kodak
Xerox
Ricoh
Konica Minolta
XMPie
Zund
Roland DGA