W. Richard Smith, PhD

President & Sales and Marketing

I grew up in the printing business, opening my first print shop in 1978. I’ve participated in every step of the technical revolution that led to the modern all-digital plant we run today.

When not working to help my clients, I enjoy bicycling, scuba diving, sailing, reading and doing anthropological research.

My wife, Kelly Clark, has been my business partner throughout my printing career. Prior to printing, I worked as a cultural anthropologist specializing in Latin America.  My current research project is in the Philippines.

Kelly Clark

CEO, Customer Service Manager

I am co-owner of Laser Image with my husband, Richard Smith. We’ve worked together in the electronic printing business since 1978. In 1987 we drew on our previous experience to create the Laser Image concept of corporate printing and service. The rest is history!

When not at the helm of Laser Image, I am an avid promoter of the Carrboro Farmers’ Market. I served as the Special Events Coordinator for the market and managed the Wednesday and Saturday markets for several years.

I’m also known around Laser Image as our gourmet cook. I love to experiment with all those great veggies from the Farmer’s Market!

Mike Dickinson

Project Coordinator

Hi, I’m Mike Dickinson. After 7 years working in Prepress at my previous employer, I joined the Laser Image Customer Service team in October, 2007. I’ve enjoyed meeting and working with different clients on many and various projects.

I was born and raised in Wethersfield, Connecticut, a suburb of Hartford. When time for a College Education rolled around, I came south to warmer weather, and never looked back. I am a 2000 Graduate of Chowan University in Murfreesboro, NC with a Degree in Graphic Communications.

My interests include live music, Red Sox baseball, Patriots football, golfing, Raleigh nightlife, and vacationing at my parents house on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

If you have any questions or concerns about your next project, please feel free to contact me. I am available and eager to help you in any way possible.

919-361-5822 ext 230 or miked@laserimagenc.com

Jason Crutchfield

Account Representative

I came to Laser Image with years of experience in printing, working my way up from bindery to customer service to sales.

I live in Burlington, NC, with my wife Shea, and two sons, Jackson and Clayton, and daughter Natalie. When not out selling printing I enjoy playing golf, spending time with my family and attending church.

Please contact me at 919-697-6857 or jason@laserimagenc.com

Shawn Gibbs

Operations Manager

I’m another one of those “x%vxdej Northerners” who made the move to North Carolina in search of warmer weather. I grew up in western New York, where there are two seasons: winter and construction. And neither is pleasant.

I went to Oswego State University, on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario (which Kodak has so thoughtfully polluted over the years). Oswego is known for its communications department that has produced the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Al Roker, Steve Levy and Linda Cohn from ESPN, as well as its perennial powerhouse Division 3 hockey team. I studied Business and was a fierce broomball player – not the best the University has produced, but I had fun doing it.

Growing up in western New York, your main love every fall is the Buffalo Bills, I am a devoted fan of the Bills, and of football in general. You’ll always know where my TV is tuned every Saturday and Sunday.

I am married to a fellow Oswego alum, Danielle, whom I love dearly. We have a son and a daughter. We met in the romantic setting of a college bar – one of the nice ones where your shoes stick to the floor and you’re drinking out of the same plastic cups that they used the night before. Now that’s romantic with a capital “R.”

Mike Mitchell

Account Representative

I have 12 years experience in the printing industry ranging from production management to sales. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Printing Production Management. I enjoy the sales side of the business because it’s fast-paced and every job is something new.

I live in Garner with my wife Sherry and two children, Kate and Jackson. When I’m not out talking printing I’m usually in the outfield with my softball team at a tournament.

Call me to help plan your next printing project: 919-201-9547 or mike@laserimagenc.com

Sherry Mitchell

Account Representative and Director of Marketing

I’ve held almost every role related to marketing, PR and design. I love to brainstorm and wake up every day thinking “I have an idea!”

Moira Newns

Project Coordinator

I graduated from the University of Keele in England with a joint honors degree in English Language and Literature and Psychology.  I’ve worked here at Laser Image for the past five and a half years. Originally from “across the pond,” my husband (Rich) and I live in Apex, alone with two dogs, as our children have flown the nest – Rob is a video game designer working in Morrisville and Kate is a Biochemistry student at NC State.

I am a fanatical soccer fan, getting up at all hours of the night to support the England team when necessary (note to FIFA – don’t hold the World Cup in South Korea/Japan again any time soon. The time difference meant most games were played in the middle of the night for the US east coast!). I have supported Liverpool FC virtually my entire life through good and bad times – hopefully we will win the Premiership sometime soon! I go to Carolina Railhawks games and my husband and I both love the Durham Bulls.

When not cheering for Liverpool, I am active with the Parish Council and several other groups at church, and also serve on the Boy Scout committee for a local troop. I love to bake and the staff at Laser Image are my testers – thanks guys!

I enjoy dealing with a wide variety of customers and look forward to getting to know all of my current and future clients.

919-361-5822 or moira@laserimagenc.com

Pat O’Brien

Project Coordinator

I joined the Laser Image family with over 25 years of production and customer service experience in the printing business. I live in Durham with my husband Kennie. We have two grown children of whom we are very proud. I enjoy camping and I’m very active in my church as well. I love setting up the wide variety of jobs we produce here at Laser Image. Please give me a call if I can help you out in any way.

919-361-5822 ext 232 or pat@laserimagenc.com

Kayleigh Creech

Pre-press Technician

Hey Y’all, Im Kayleigh
I’ve lived in North Carolina my whole life and I can’t get enough of this great state! From the Atlantic Ocean to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, I absolutely love it here!

I first became passionate about printing in high school were I took a graphic arts class, and since the first day I’ve been hooked. From there I learned the entire printing process, from start to finish, and the value of communication. It fascinates me to see, and be apart of, this process of transforming an idea into a visual product.

I attended Appalachian State University (Go Mountaineers!) where found my calling: Prepress. I enjoy solving problems and being able to show my creative side. Along with Prepress, I have two years of experience in wide format printing and screen-printing.

Other than my printing life, I love to be outdoors with my dog. I used to be the kid that you have to drag inside when it was time for dinner, even in the snow! I am also very crafty: painting, knitting, sewing, jewelry making, you name it, I do it!

Please call me or e-mail me if you have any questions when setting up your print projects

kayleigh@laserimagenc.com or 919.361.5822 ext 237