We Are Southeastern.
Learn About Southeastern.
Since 1924, our clients have relied on us to protect and enhance their brands. We're always ready to get to work creating brilliant graphics and powerful marketing solutions that garner results. This has led to us being a trusted partner and experienced advisor to our clients. When our clients call us, they know we're not going to accept just good enough—we're going to constantly strive for perfection, leveraging data to help us determine where we can improve, even if we met their goals.
Why Choose Southeastern?
As your brand ambassadors, we ensure that your brand's integrity is maintained throughout all processes. From printing and fulfillment to distribution and beyond, every decision is made with your brand's image and voice in mind.
No matter how big or small the job, we're a powerhouse partner that's a single point of contact for all of your printing, storefront, data analytics needs—and more. So, what can we do for you?
- Consolidate all of your marketing and fulfillment processes with our online brand and marketing collateral management platform.
- Save on shipping costs with our ability to georoute orders.
- Receive the highest return on your investment with our data-driven campaigns.
- Get ahead of the competition with our creative geniuses who will brainstorm out-of-the-box promotional campaigns.
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Explore Our History.
We've been supporting our clients' marketing collateral needs for a century.
- 2001: Don Mader becomes president of Southeastern.
- 2005: Southeastern acquires the former Graphics Illustrated of Riviera Beach.
- 2010: Southeastern is awarded Manufacturer of the Year by the South Florida Manufacturers Association.
- 2012: Southeastern acquires SCP Graphics. Don forms a partnership with Marty Harris, the then-president of SCP Graphics, and SEP Communications is formed.
- 2016: Southeastern acquires Franklin Dodd Communications.
- 2017: Southeastern acquires Dutton Press and invests in state-of-the-art finishing equipment.
- 2018: Southeastern adds a 54,000-square-foot climate-controlled space near the Hialeah facility.
- 2019: Southeastern makes several improvements to the Hialeah facility, including purchasing two digital presses and an 8 color 40" LED UV Komori sheetfed press.
- 2020: Southeastern retained 100% of workforce despite COVID 19. President Christine Bitner inducted as SFMA Board Member.
- 2021: Southeastern expands into a new 65,000-square-foot warehouse and fulfillment center.
- 2022: Southeastern is awarded best case study at the Inkjet Summit in Austin, Texas. Southeastern acquires a new SCREEN TruJet HD web press and MBO finishing line.
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2022: Expanded direct mail capabilities with the investment of the Screen TruJet HD+ MBO near line finishing.
- 2024: Southeastern expands finishing capabilities with the investment of the Horizon Automated Folder.
- 2024: Southeastern achieves HITRUSTr2 certification for its facilities and platforms for secure management of sensitive data.
Meet Our Leadership.
Our people are what set us apart. Learn more about our leadership team that is continually innovating and evolving with the marketing and printing industries and technology.
Don Mader
Owner and CEO
Biography
Don founded his first business when he was 24 years old. He has been leading Southeastern since 2001, and under his leadership, the company has grown exponentially to become one of the largest commercial printing firms in the country. Don loves worldwide adventure travel and has summited several notable mountain peaks.
Christine Bitner
President
Biography
Christine has extensive experience in multiple facets of print production. She takes pride in seeing teams come together to create brilliant work and has never met a challenge too large to tackle. She excels at identifying and implementing process efficiencies that drive bottom-line results. Christine is a certified fitness trainer, avid cyclist, and runner.
Amanda Ganswindt
Director of Continuous Improvement
Biography
Amanda started her printing career more than 20 years ago as a quality manager for one of the largest book manufacturers in the United States. She has held positions in quality, operations, supply chain management, and human resources. Amanda uses her diverse background in the industry and her passion for continuous improvement to bring about positive change for Southeastern's clients and employees.
Robert Cawthon
Controller
Biography
Robert brought 12 years of controller experience with him when he joined Southeastern in 2019. He found SEP Communications' dynamic and progressive business approach to be a natural fit. Robert studied finance at the University of Tennessee, followed by 25 years in the finance business in Nashville. He is an Atlanta native, live music enthusiast, and University of Tennessee football fan.
Marty Harris
President, SEP Communications
Biography
Marty has spent her career helping clients manage their marketing assets. Marty has a natural understanding of all marketing deliverables, which is valuable in providing guidance on production specifications, budgeting, and launch requirements. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion and has a zest for travel and fitness.
Anneliese Gelber
Business Development Executive
Biography
A Miami native, Anneliese has established herself as a "jack-of-all-trades" with her clients, who count on her to drive their projects from concept to development to results. She LOVES all things design, fashion, and visual arts and keeps up with technology, trends ,and new and innovative methods of building clients' brands and businesses. Anneliese couples her expertise in print with analytics and data-centric strategies to notch solid wins and maximize ROI for her clients.
Lisa Lindblom
Director of Sales
With over 20 years of experience, Lisa has been at the forefront of helping businesses navigate their brand journeys, ensuring they stay ahead in competitive markets. Her expertise is in creating tangible value, strengthening brand resilience, and enhancing omnichannel visibility and niche positioning. Lisa specializes in leading visionary brand initiatives and implementing rapid digital marketing strategies, all while maintaining consistent brand integrity across every touchpoint.
Darcey Thompson
Director of Marketing and Creative
With a keen ability to synthesize concepts, Darcey expertly blends strategic positioning, thoughtful design, and multi-channel content creation to inspire, engage, and convert audiences. Darcey's 360-degree approach to brand positioning allows her to craft compelling digital strategies that foster brand loyalty. In her free time, Darcey enjoys boating, pickleball and Sunday brunches.
Jorge Alfaro
Director of IT
Jorge is a versatile Chief Technology Officer with over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, including fintech, law, real estate, inventory management, and most recently, the printing industry. At Southeastern Printing, his expertise in software and infrastructure architecture, cybersecurity, and compliance standards such as HITRUST, HIPAA, and PCI DSS make him an invaluable leader. Known for his hands-on leadership and strategic vision, Jorge excels in driving digital transformations and ensuring top-tier security and performance across all platforms.