The Roark Group
Austen Gnad is a Graphic Designer at The Roark Group since April 2023, with a robust background in graphic communications. Previously, Gnad served as an Associate of Diversity and Inclusion at the American Institute of Graphic Arts Kansas City from January 2019 to April 2023, focusing on planning design events and reviewing student portfolios. Gnad has also worked as a Creative Artist at Herff Jones Yearbooks from February 2018 to April 2023 and as a Production Artist at Universal Engraving Inc. from January 2017 to January 2019. The professional journey began as an intern at Alpha Beta Creatives from 2014 to 2015. Gnad holds a degree in Graphic Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus, earned between 2014 and 2017, having previously attended Hendrix College from 2012 to 2014.
The Roark Group
At The Roark Group we understand that our industry is no longer simply a manufacturing process. It is all about "visual communications". Just as the great philosopher Aristotle put it, "Thought is impossible without an image." At Roark we are here solely to create and deliver solutions for all of your visual communications needs. The definition of visual communication is printing, publishing, packaging, digital imaging, computer graphics, internet publishing, Web-site development, digital photography and printable electronics. Simply put, a strong marketing and brand strategy very strategically integrates words and images to tell a compelling thought and action provoking story. RoArk Printing opened it's doors 40 years ago in June of 1974 as a 2 person print shop offering service to local business. Today, The RoArk Group is still a family run operation that has grown into one of the largest visual communications companies in this region. Building on the cornerstones of our past and fusing this with key, cutting-edge services along with our strategic acquisition of talent, we have widened our reach to become a nationally known visual communications solutions provider. Visit us at: www.roarkgroup.com branding.roarkgroup.com