My Bio
When it comes to printing, people rely on Jim Bechand and his team at
Aris Graphic.
“I’m on the front lines with my clients every day, and the one thing
that we have to have is reliable print vendors to successfully deliver
out program materials on time and looking great,” says Bill Flanagan,
managing director of Ryan Partnership. “Jim Bechand has always been a
trusted partner in our business.”
Jim Bechand is the founder of Aris Graphic, a full-service creative
and design printing firm based in Ronkonkoma, N.Y. As the principal,
Jim Bechand oversees all production and operations. A 20-year
printing and graphic arts industry vet, Jim Bechand has managed
commercial printing account relationships for a wide array of Fortune
500 companies including American Express, Conde Nast, JPMorgan Chase
and The Boston Beer Co.
“I’ve worked with Jim Bechand and the Aris Graphics team for years,
and I consider them to be one of my most valued business partners,”
says Stephan Hauser, brand director for Star Brand Imports. “Aris adds
a unique perspective to our business not only in the printing and
graphics area, but in retail merchandising as well.”
Jim Bechand’s printing and graphics company uses state-of-the-art
technology and processes, backed by an experienced and hard-working
team. Aris provides point-of-sale, collateral and premium material, and
also consulting services. Clients rely on expert guidance that comes
from years of experience and Jim Bechand and his team’s cutting-edge
knowledge of graphic arts management and production.
They put that knowledge to good use with clients such as Patrick
Libonate, national accounts manager for Heineken USA “The beer business
is all about our image to consumers,” Libonate says. “Our point-of-sale
materials and in-store displays have to not only look great but be in
the marketplace on time. [Jim Bechand’s] Aris Graphics is our print
partner of choice because of their track record and efficient process
that allows for quick turnarounds.”
Jim Bechand’s first job his two decades in the printing business was
with Macaran Printed Products, in Cohoes, N.Y., where he sold labeling
products to packaged goods companies. After two years with Macaran, Jim
Bechand joined Winson Surnamer Inc., a lithography company in
Long Island City, N.Y. He stayed with Winson for seven years.
In 1994, Jim Bechand founded JB Promotional Graphics. Ten years
later, he started another printing company called Aris Graphics with
partner Kevin Indiveri.
Affiliations In The Community
Jim Bechand has been an active member of a number of organizations in
his community. These organizations include LI Legatus, a Christian CEO
group created by Tom Monahan, founder of Domino’s Pizza; the Huntington
Country Club, the Friars Head Golf Club and the Southampton Yacht Club.
Jim Bechand has also been generous in his charitable giving. He has
contributed to such groups as East Woods School, Oyster Bay, N.Y.;
Friends Academy, Locust Valley, N.Y.; Southampton Hospital,
Southampton, N.Y.; Telecare, Uniondale, N.Y.; and his local YMCA.
Jim Bechand grew up in Waterford, N.Y. He attended Catholic Central
High School where he played a key role in the school basketball team.
Jim Bechand graduated Cum Laude from Niagara University in 1983.
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