NPC, Inc. Chairman Honored
Mark Barnhart Receives Lifetime Achievement in Business Excellence Award
CLAYSBURG, PA – October 26, 2021 – NPC, Inc., (NPC) Owner and Chairman of the Board, Mark Barnhart, was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Business Excellence by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. This honor recognizes an individual who has been regarded as a business leader in Blair County for at least twenty-five years and who has positively impacted the local business community.
As the 19th recipient of the award, Barnhart was selected by a committee comprised of members of the Chamber’s executive committee, staff, and past award recipients. Barnhart’s family, colleagues, and business partners gathered to pay tribute on October 18, 2021, during the Chamber’s annual Business Excellence dinner at The Casino at Lakemont.
Chip Gallaher, NPC Chief Executive Officer, said, “Managers do things right; leaders do the right thing. That’s Mark. Mark rarely manages, but he leads 24 by 7 and 365 days out of the year.”
As a second-generation owner of NPC, Barnhart has been the visionary behind the company’s continued growth since purchasing the business from his parents in 1987. Under his leadership and guidance, NPC has transformed from a traditional printing company into a full-service print, mail, and related communications. The company currently employs nearly 500 individuals in Blair County and surrounding communities.
New Pig Corporation Chairman and Co-Founder Ben Stapelfeld explained, “To Mark Barnhart, running a business is just a medium used to build experiences for others. Although his business successes have been significant, and there are many, they pale in comparison to the adventures and opportunities he has created for other people.”
A visible leader in the local community, Barnhart dedicates much of his time to mentoring and advising young entrepreneurs and start-up companies. He is also a supporter of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Barnhart contributes charitably to local organizations, including food banks, libraries, YMCAs, educational foundations, and efforts that benefit law enforcement and military veterans.
“I’ve never been comfortable with the use of the word ‘I,'” said Barnhart. He explained, “It will always be a ‘we thing’ to me. Any of our success is tied to the quality of our people and the sum of their commitment, hard work, an abundance of favorable circumstances. I can’t thank the Chamber enough for providing me the opportunity and platform to tell you about NPC and share this honor with the many people who have been a part of our story.”
Today, Barnhart has transitioned into an oversight role as chairman of the board. His focus on customer and market expansion, recruitment, and the development of the company’s current and future leadership team will continue to position NPC for long-term success.
ABOUT NPC, INC. – Privately owned and operated for over six decades, NPC, Inc. is a leader in delivering integrated solutions for the print and mail industry. By combining innovative processes, secure workflows, and operational expertise, NPC offers simplified solutions to the management and dissemination of business-critical communications programs for government and commercial sectors. Learn more at www.npcweb.com.
NPC, Inc. Named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 List
Claysburg, PA, March 4, 2021– NPC, Inc. (NPC), a full-service print and related communications provider, was named one of 2021’s Top 100 Organizations by Pennsylvania Business Central. The Top 100 list has been a part of the publication for 30 years and highlights businesses that have achieved a level of excellence and positively impacted the region.
Each year, the publication calls for nominations of organizations that have positively impacted central Pennsylvania’s business community. This year’s list includes industry leaders that bring new ideas, technology, and services to their counties and stakeholders. Each honoree has its own unique, inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, and success and is equally vital to the communities in which they thrive.
“On behalf of NPC, we are proud to be included in PA Business Central’s Top Organizations for 2021,” said owner and Chairman of the board Mark Barnhart. “NPC’s continued success is rooted in the core values and family culture that have been the business’s unshakable foundation for over 60 years. Every business decision we make is guided by the NPC mission, ‘to provide the means for self-reliant individuals to improve both their quality of life and standard of living.’ We remain steadfast in creating an environment that positively impacts our employees, customers, partners, and community.”
NPC has been an integral part of the central Pennsylvania business community since 1954. The company sends its congratulations to those businesses appearing on the 2021 list, including New Pig Energy, Sheetz, Inc., UPMC Health Systems, PSECU, and the Giant Company. These organizations inspire, innovate, and fuel economic growth throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS CENTRAL – Established in 1991, Pennsylvania Business Central is the #1 B2B resource in central Pennsylvania and reaches more than 35,000 readers in 23 counties each month. It provides a targeted audience of C-Level executives, chamber of commerce members, business owners, entrepreneurs, and market managers. Each issue is filled with industry lists, regional news, press briefings, and leads and contacts.
ABOUT NPC, INC. – Privately owned and operated for over six decades, NPC, Inc. is a leader in the integration of print, mail & digital communications for government and commercial industries. By combining innovative processes, secure workflows, and operational expertise, NPC offers simplified solutions to the management and dissemination of business-critical communications programs. Learn more at www.npcweb.com.
