The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI) will hold their Second Quarter Workshop of 2026, June 18-19, 2026, at Hatteras in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
Hatteras offers a complete suite of print production and fulfillment services that supports brands at every stage. Whether clients need design and prototyping support, diverse offset and digital printing, or a fully integrated fulfillment program, Hatteras simplifies execution through in-house teams, proven workflows, and web-based tools that keep everything on track. From packaging to direct mail to retail signage, the Hatteras team helps brands move faster—with less friction and more control.
Family owned and now in their second generation of leadership, Hatteras has grown to more than 250 team members, each dedicated to client success.
GCLI members will have the opportunity to tour the entire Hatteras facility and will hear presentations from President Bill Duerr who will detail the company’s approach to recruiting, on-boarding and developing team members and why their unique culture is fundamental to attracting and retaining top talent.
GCLI’s Second Quarter Workshop is focused on building effective teams, featuring high level processes designed to improve the skill sets and contribution of individual team members. Workshop leaders and co-founders Mike Philie and Joe Truncale will share key insights and techniques applied by industry leaders to build and develop talented team members focused on client success and loyalty.
The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI), a comprehensive three-year program for rising industry professionals, consists of four quarterly workshops, each one focusing on core elements of business management and organizational leadership. The group meets at various locations including leading industry manufacturers/suppliers, some of the industry’s finest service providers, and at major industry events.
GCLI is a rigorous, cutting-edge leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders with a well-rounded foundation in leadership and managerial expertise while helping members develop a valuable peer network.
Now in its sixth year, GCLI was founded by Mike Philie (The Philie Group) and Joe Truncale (Alexander Joseph & Associates). Successfully launched in 2021, the Institute continues to grow as forward-looking organizations address the challenge of retaining talent by investing in the leadership development of their key people.
GCLI admissions are on a rolling basis, allowing participants to enroll in time for the next session.
To learn more about GCLI and to sign up, visit gcleadershipinstitute.com.